We all remember that old saying "sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me". I used to think that true while growing up. Truth be told nothing could be further from the truth. Teasing,name calling,demeaning others have long lasting effects on a person. Sometimes permanent damage in some cases.
Words to me are a living thing, their meaning and what they convey can shape lives bring down governments or enhance them. Words can haunt you for your entire life. The hurt we may have experienced as children form our character and moral workings.
Since words are so powerful let us examine the current cluster fuck of name calling and accusations we are involved. While we are talking of grownups, people that should be discerning, we must also realize that their is a large portion of society that are very fragile. They by words could be inspired to strike in what they believe to be a just cause. Sometimes resorting to violence in a "the end justifies the means" judgement.
They the fear mongers and lie spreaders must be accountable for their words.
Their has been a lot of talk about Nazis. Germany after WWI was in a fragile state. The country was dire condition. We the victors from that war did nothing in fulfilling our promises of help rebuilding. A voice, a voice using words to instill fear and hate rose up and thus gave the people a common enemy and goal. Of course that would be Hitler. I'm not saying, I'm just saying, be careful you hate spewing lieing so called voice of the far right.
You just might get the country you wish for.............
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