Reply #72: Most Of Us Absolutely See Where Those Who Were Offended Are Coming From. [View All]

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But that's not the problem. The big disconnect here is that the simple act of being offended by a statement doesn't override the true nature or intent of the statement. The problem is when one who is offended can't make the leap from reaction to reality. It is perfectly ok to react to a statement with offense and explain why such perception occurred. But it is the mark of one who is wise to be able to objectively re-assess the situation and overcome their reaction by giving the situation further thought and reaching the conclusion that though they reacted strongly for good reason, that upon further objective review of the reality of the statement realize that it was in fact harmless.

That is the problem I see here: That some are so fixated in their initial reaction to the statement that they are absolutely refusing to peek outside their narrow box to consider a full picture of the situation rather than just the one they initially perceived. And that is not the mark of one who is wise; it is the mark of foolishness.

Almost all of us (if not all) can understand why there would be some sensitivity to the statement and initial reaction of disgust. What we don't understand is why after being made aware that in politics the term 'articulate' is used as one of the most COMMON adjectives to describe politicians, some still refuse to acknowledge the fact and will hold onto their reactionary position as if the gospel and as if no other possible explanation exists. Normally, such a stance only makes the person holding it to look like a fool and overall is harmless to anyone else. But in this case, that foolishness is being used to literally DESTROY the character of another human being, thereby making it harmful and disgusting. That is why I will continue to defend him against the unwarranted character attacks; even if I personally don't like him too much to begin with.