Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Avalux

(35,015 posts)
Wed Aug 10, 2016, 12:03 PM Aug 2016

Sticks and stones may break my bones but words.....

(or in the old saying "names&quot can never hurt me.

It's true, words alone can't physically hurt a person. But when those words are used as motivational tool to incite violence in the ignorant and depraved - they are more deadly than sticks and stones.

Words have meaning. Anyone downplaying Trump's comments is complicit in whatever may happen as a result.

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Sticks and stones may break my bones but words..... (Original Post) Avalux Aug 2016 OP
Sticks and stones may break my bones but threats? Lint Head Aug 2016 #1
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Sticks and stones may bre...