Word of the Week #288:

Allegiance

You know, I think loyalty is rather overrated. 

In some ways, it could even be considered a fallacy.

Because at its core, what is loyalty?

The way I see it, loyalty is just a special privilege some people feel entitled to based on prolonged proximity.

Does it have any true value?

Sure, everyone wants more privilege, but is it fair? Reasonable? Justified?

People who put too much stock on loyalty just seem inconsiderate to me.

If you’re a kind, compassionate person, would you really need a special relationship with someone to be nice to them?

If that’s the one reason that makes you be nice to people, then you’re really not nice enough, right?

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