So, the game of Scrabble now consists of, "on each player's turn, put all seven tiles down on the board, in any order and add up the score." That's so much simpler than the old version. I can't wait!

I don't know. I'd be interested in knowing what the laws are for the crime of treason and how it is to be handled. What is the due process?

This is actually how medical research studies are performed. The process is called "Informed Consent" and the prospective participant is given a full rundown on the proposed treatments, including a full disclosure of possible risks. However, the research study itself has to conform to various regulations and is subject to the oversight of various bodies who approve the study protocol and also the materials used in the consent process. There are quite a number of hoops to jump through prior to enrolling participants in the study. On the other hand, offering an unapproved procedure as a treatment, rather than as the subject of a research study is a different thing entirely.

My friend who got a degree in Software Engineering might be confused by your comment.

Where the heck did my sonic screwdriver get to?

That would be Videodrome.

Couldn't I just have a green salad instead?

To each their own. Myself I like the chemical reactions that occur with hot fats and carbs. The key is to use an oil with a high smoke point so it doesn't burn. Those chemicals are not so good for you. Anyway, some will prefer the flavor of popped corn unadulterated by oil, butter, or much salt, and other prefer the tastes of fats and corn. Enjoy.

"I just got an $1800 ticket for texting while driving."

'for texting' is a prepositional phrase with the preposition 'for' and the object 'texting'. It takes a noun to be an object. 'Texting' is the name of an activity. Names are nouns. Note that I am talking about usage. As another poster stated, the word 'texting' has the form of a gerund which is a form derived from a verb that can be used as a noun. It can also be a verb. I am texting him a message right now. Some day that form may be recognized by the dictionary. Dictionaries don't establish language; they describe it according to accepted usage.

English is such a fun language. We can verbify nouns and subject verbs to nounification. Pretty soon, I predict there will one day be only one part of speech, the Interjection.

Wow!