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I clicked on a link that said Haggar Rape. The picture loaded and I laughed. But then I thought to myself, what is actually so funny about it?
What is it about rape that we are allowed to laugh at?
From one human to another, I think it's worst thing you could do to someone, man or woman. Honestly I think it's worse than murder because the person has to continue living with the consequences.
I don't know why this subject is so sensitive for me. I'm sure there are some of you who will read this and say loosen up. It's just a word. We're just joking.
But then does everyone who hears you know that you are joking? Are there people who think you are serious so they avoid you? Are there people who are younger and more impressionable? Are you making them think that it's ok? In these past discussions, I've talk about women and when they will be accepted in to a man's world such as video games. I think it's a same with words. But in this case, I'm worried that usage will make it commonplace and acceptable when it shouldn't be.
To laugh is in a way to forgive. It takes something that is maybe not so favorable but when we're able to laugh at it, we're able to accept it and overcome it. I'm not trying to stop the usage of the word, but I would like people to understand the words they choose to use, what they mean and how it could effect others.
Thanks for reading,
David
Thanks for reading,
David
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