Choose Your Words Wisely

If one’s free speech is very offensive, they may have to pay a ~steep price




















Alexis Y.
03/09/2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 3/11/2021 11:30:00 PM
They sure do, and many do not ever understand why. Great job!
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Date: 3/10/2021 4:19:00 PM
Yes, our words spoken or written can do permanent damage. Kindness is always good and the pay back is excellent. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
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Date: 3/10/2021 4:49:00 AM
Words to live by my friend. Well said, Alexis.
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Date: 3/10/2021 2:35:00 AM
Freedom of speech does not include being rude. One can agree to disagree.
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Date: 3/9/2021 9:03:00 PM
'Steep' works well here, Alexis. Free speech can cost plenty sometimes. Nicely done monoku!
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Date: 3/9/2021 8:31:00 PM
Yes you are so right. Alexis.
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Date: 3/9/2021 8:21:00 PM
Hi Alexis, Free speech carries with it a heavy responsibility. Your evocative monoku makes a very important point. Blessings, Evelyn
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Date: 3/9/2021 7:46:00 PM
While free speech may give the right to say offensive things, it doesn't mean others are required to listen~
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Date: 3/9/2021 7:56:00 PM
Hi Michelle, I agree. I appreciate that you stopped by to day. Have a great evening:-) Alexis
Date: 3/9/2021 3:59:00 PM
Your title is good advice Alexis, because once spoken they cant be retrieved. Tom
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Date: 3/9/2021 7:58:00 PM
Hi Tom, Thank you so much. I appreciate that you were the first souper to stop by and leave a comment. I appreciate your support. Have a great evening:-) Alexis
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