Grammar Puss
pinker.wjh.harvard.edu
pinker.wjh.harvard.edu
Current grammar is just a snapshot of the evolving mush of english frozen in time. I'm happy to let go of some of those awkward rules that sound so odd in our current version of english.
Grammar should always be the servant of meaning, not the other way around.
P.S.
If you're feeling truly adventurous, watch the 8 part historical documentary on The Adventure of English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t32nCpzxHUc (part 1)