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By JAMES J. KILPATRICK
Kniverul Prena Syndicate
Whither Whether?
Today’s opening question has to do with whether or not we should use whether or not. The answer is, yes and no. Consider these exhibits:
From the Associated Press in September: “Afterward, Ross Perot’s people will meet with their man, then he will go on national television and, presumably, give some indication whether or not he will re-enter the presidential race.”
From the Portland Oregonian, quoting Sen. Bob Packwood: “We will be in conference next week with the House before we really know whether or not the administration will accept what we hope we think we are working on.”
Irritated wife to indolent husband: “Well, I’m going to take a walk, whether or not you come with
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