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Jim VBI agree with you that it is appalling how many people write these days, and much of that problem lies at the feet of technology. Spell-check, text messaging, etc., all remove the need for proper grammar and usage.
But don't generalize and say it's ALL young people.
My 17 year old HS Senior just recently scored a perfect 800 on his SAT Writing test. (He did OK on Math and Verbal also.) He still uses all technology available, but has found the way to do both. He is also less tolerent of poor writing skills than I am.
I blame parents and teachers who have not required proper skill formation.