“We spend way too much energy trying not to offend people”
Agree
- Walking on eggshells kills authentic dialogue
- Can't learn without uncomfortable conversations
- Offense is subjective and constantly shifting
- Coddling makes people fragile, not resilient
Disagree
- Basic respect costs nothing
- Words genuinely harm marginalized groups
- Think before you speak isn't hard
- Dismissing offense is privilege talking
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