Language works because it follows structure. Grammar is not random; it is a system built over centuries to reduce confusion and make communication clear. Each part of speech has a defined role: proper nouns identify specific individuals, verbs describe actions, adjectives modify nouns, and pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition. These rules exist for a reason, rooted in logic and common sense.
From a practical perspective, proper names already serve the purpose of identification. If someone’s name is Jordan, that name clearly distinguishes Jordan from everyone else. It is specific, concrete, and universally understandable. Introducing flexible personal pronouns raises a simple question: if names already solve the problem of identification, what additional clarity do pronouns provide?
Historically, pronouns evolved to make language more efficient. Instead of repeating “Jordan went to Jordan’s car,” we say “Jordan went to his car.” This shorthand reduces redundancy, and that makes sense. Efficiency is practical. But common sense also reminds us that language depends on shared standards. When linguistic categories can be customized individually, clarity begins to break down.
If we accept personal pronouns as flexible, why not personal adjectives? Personal verbs? Language does not function that way because grammar relies on stability. Boundaries between nouns, verbs, adjectives, and pronouns are not arbitrary restrictions, they are safeguards that preserve understanding.
Communication works only when both speaker and listener operate within the same framework. When rules are consistent, meaning is predictable. When rules are fluid without limits, interpretation becomes uncertain. And uncertainty undermines the very purpose of language: transmitting ideas accurately.
This is not an argument against language evolution. Words, expressions, and even sentence structures change over time. But structural foundations remain stable because they are the framework that holds communication together. Remove too many supports, and the system weakens.
Common sense tells us that rules exist not to constrain but to protect clarity. Language is a tool, and tools work best when they follow design. Pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and nouns each have their role. Understanding these roles preserves the shared system that makes conversation intelligible.
Ultimately, the question is simple: if communication matters, we must respect the structure that makes it possible. Personal pronouns may be convenient, but they should not compromise the logical framework that common-sense language depends on.
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