Letters from readers: Words matter
Letters from readers
Words matter
Often, we’re told that we need to do more than talk. While understanding the sentiment implied in the previous statement, devalues words in particular and language in general. We are suffering from the false notion that words and language mean little. A case in point played out in front of us on Wednesday, Jan. 6.
A group of self-described “patriots” who’ve listened to hateful, abusive, and racist language for the past few years took those words to heart and produced the ugly actions witnessed, not just by our nation but on the world stage.