The retort to Nikhil's essay misses the point. Sure, technique is important in swimming, but Nikhil's statement wasn't about swimming technique but rather about the benefits of swimming as an exercise. Therefore, the suggestion that “everyone should swim” is still valid. And let's not forget that everyone is capable of some sort of movement in the water, whether it be a crawl, backstroke, or (if you really need to) just an impressive struggle. UrRong: Everyone should swim!