Signs proclaim it all too often. For speed limits, curfews, leash laws, even dress codes.

And yet is it? Enforced strictly, that is. The answer would have to be sometimes, which undercuts the “strictly” bit.The same wording is used in announcement before many live events: “No photography permitted. This policy is strictly enforced.” And yet…This is not to say that I am in favor of strictly enforcing anything – beyond Do not inflict harm on or endanger others – but that different words should be used. At least then the words would mean something.