I happened across your Substack from you liking a comment of mine on Popular Information. I really appreciated this post, and as much as I thought I was already considerate in my language, your post gave me more to consider. I have often referred to someone or a situation as crazy or insane, without pausing to consider it. I've got more work to do.
I agree that a lot of lazy word choices are reflexively used under the cover of "free speech." Two supporting points in respect to this part of your post: 1.) People are free from government restrictions on their expression; not from being notified by others that their comments are offensive. 2.) Free speech comes with the responsibility of the consequences of what one says. It does not mean people can say whatever they want to others and their targets must meekly absorb their abuse without resistance.
Hello, C., and thanks for the comment. I'm glad you find my post helpful! I agree 100% with your two points about free speech. So sorry for the delayed response to you -- I've been "hibernating" for a while, but hopefully, am back now.
I happened across your Substack from you liking a comment of mine on Popular Information. I really appreciated this post, and as much as I thought I was already considerate in my language, your post gave me more to consider. I have often referred to someone or a situation as crazy or insane, without pausing to consider it. I've got more work to do.
I agree that a lot of lazy word choices are reflexively used under the cover of "free speech." Two supporting points in respect to this part of your post: 1.) People are free from government restrictions on their expression; not from being notified by others that their comments are offensive. 2.) Free speech comes with the responsibility of the consequences of what one says. It does not mean people can say whatever they want to others and their targets must meekly absorb their abuse without resistance.
Great post.
Hello, C., and thanks for the comment. I'm glad you find my post helpful! I agree 100% with your two points about free speech. So sorry for the delayed response to you -- I've been "hibernating" for a while, but hopefully, am back now.
No worries on the delay and I appreciate your reply. Hopefully your "hibernation" was everything you needed it to be. Take care.