"Also, I think it's worth mentioning that one basic that everyone should be taught is grammar. Not to be a jerk here, but you'd be more effective in communicating your point if it wasn't littered with grammatical errors."

Your not being a jerk. I agree. I think I might need to buy "Eats, Shoots & Leaves". This is the first essay/blog I have submitted to the world and it is helping me remember my grammar sucks.