WORDS AS A WEAPON

Words are an important part of both the history of our species as well as our knowledge of
it. We rely on the ability to communicate information between our peers and from one generation
to the next. There is hardly any doubt that words are extremely powerful tools, and words have
destroyed enough cities, lives, and reputations to prove their potential treachery.
Words, language, are the strongest weapon if used properly since they have the power to
influence, manipulate and control people and situations. Words are very powerful, and sometimes
the words we use offend people. Freedom of speech is highly valued but what happens when your
freedom becomes hurtful or disrespectful to someone else? There are so many different kinds of
people and different things that offend each person. In this day where we are more inclined to say
whatever we want, we see more and more offense being taken to the words that get said. It’s hard
to understand why certain words can be insulting to someone when it may not seem that way to
you. For example… in Romanian the word crow defines a bird but used like a weapon you can
offend a Gypsy.
Words can be all you need to change anything! Be wise!