The F-word Carolina Readers

The two writers, Achenbach and Reilly, both argue about the F-word being used to much in today's society. They think the word is not special any more and lacks creativity and meaning that it used to have. Achenbach writes on the history of the word and why it has come out within the last 40 years or so. He tells the origin of the F-word and how people are trying to sensor it out today, like Bush signing a bill trying to get the maximum fine for profanity on the radio and TV. Reilly discusses his personal experiences with the word. His main scenerio is at sports games and what Boston University is trying to do about the word during sporting events. He himself admits to cussing too much and says he is trying to quit with the help of a boook. Both writers think that the F-word should not be used so loosely without concern but should protect it as it used to be protected.