UWT: Think before writing, and reacting, too

Re: “Banner means what it says, UWT affirms,” (TNT, 2/25).

The writing center at a Tacoma community college has a poster saying that tutors will “emphasize the importance of rhetorical situations over grammatical correctness in the production of texts.”

In other words, thought is more important than form of expression. I have always taught that — to white writers. I want them to think about content first and worry about correctness later. Standard English, if it is going to be important to the intended audience, is the last thing a writer should address.

Breitbart declared the policy was saying that “expecting Americans to use proper grammar perpetuates racism.” By printing this perverted interpretation, Breitbart wishes to provoke a racist knee-jerk response in its target audience.

Ironically, Breitbart’s current champion is an avowed racist who is about as grammatical — and as thoughtful — as somebody’s pet parrot.

Please get the complete story, and try to think. Resist those who would manipulate you into heeding the lesser angels of our nature.

This story was originally published March 10, 2017 at 6:21 PM with the headline "UWT: Think before writing, and reacting, too."