Back to work at 7:30 this morning after my time off, and, within 20 minutes, the latest dose of 'paedo-baiting' was on, again in response to a TV programme - the delightful phrase 'you'd rip his head off and shove it up his arse' was trotted out on respect of some or other 'character' in the documentary. The phrase that came to my mind was 'isn't it easy to be judgmental when you're not involved'. If the person who was deemed to be worthy of decapitation has coerced anyone, of any age or gender, then punishment is deserved. But 'thoughtcrime' style vilification of who someone is, rather than what they've done, is the top of a very slippery slope.
Love & best wishes to all
Sammy B
Love & best wishes to all
Sammy B
But they love to indulge in the hatred. Argh...
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Jay
Hello Jay
DeleteIt's the phenomenon we've noted before, the aspect of 'human nature' that seems to delight in finding someone lower in the pecking order than yourself, and giving them a good kicking, metaphorical or literal. I find it either teeth-grindingly annoying, or deeply depressing. depending on my underlying mood.
Love & best wishes
Sammy B