We've drifted way off topic. Brain plasticity is a good point, but it's not the only piece of evidence available. I promise you that if you check out How the Mind Works, you'll find unambiguous evidence that the human brain is not a general-purpose learner, but begins with plenty of structure.
If you doubt the existence of universal grammar, you should try The Language Instinct as well.
You can have the last word, but I'm tapping out on this particular topic.
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I disagree with you, but I approve of the habit of taking an idea that won't fit in a comment and expanding it into a post.
That being said, this post isn't fleshed out enough for Main- I think it belongs in Discussion. (Alternately, you could add links and other support for all your significant assertions.)
I guess. I did not want to focus attack on specific ideas from evolutionary psychology though. But yes I need to add more citations on how DNA affects the connections between neurons.