Word of the Week #203:
I have been told that the way I talk can sometimes be quite complex and roundabout.
So, beginning tonight, let us try to talk about some relatively complex topics in as simple a way as I can.
Extremism is bad.
Don’t be an extremist.
Now, what is Extremism?
Imagine that you love Thums Up. I mean, who doesn’t, right? Well, actually, some people don’t.
Now, should I go about attacking people who prefer Pepsi or vandalising shops that sell Mirinda, of all things?
No.
Why? Because other people get to choose what they want, just like I do.
Let us repeat that.
Other people get to choose what they want, just like you do.
And no matter how visibly stupid their choice, we have to respect it—or at least tolerate it.
Why? Because that is part of living in a civilised society. I don’t kill you for your choices, and you don’t kill me for mine.
Simple, right?
Let’s try it for a week and see how it goes.
