Throughout the Interstate/Chavez rename debate, there’s been one constant that has grated on me like, well, a grater.

No, it’s not the accusations of racism, nor the entrenched, uncompromising attitudes on both sides. It’s this phrase: “Quit trying to cram this down our throats.”

I’m not really clear how anyone could think/say those words in that order without actually picturing the process of it—of anything being crammed down their own throats.

So, starting this moment, I’m placing a moratorium on any phrase that pertains to anything being forced down anyone’s gullet—unless, of course, the speaker is talking about literally forcing something down someone’s gullet.