Our local newspaper gave a presentation to encourage businesses to advertise with them. The large number of errors in grammar, usage, and spelling were shocking. The publisher is an acquaintance, so I quietly pointed out to him the importance of proofreading the copy for these presentations, but it was obvious he didn't see any problems. I'm afraid our language is so dumbed down, partly from the texting "vocabulary," that I doubt if we can recover. We all make mistakes and need some grace, but I fear our kids are essentially illiterate.