Feb 2022
Will we ever walk away from social media or is it a car crash that we’ve just got to slow down to look? I find it weirdly fascinating that people happily join in with a pile on just because someone dare put a point of view on they disagree with.
What’s the quote? “I disagree with what you say but will defend your right to say it” something like that.
We speak our minds and get shot down for not having the correct opinion.
Also heard the song Cruel to be Kind on the radio the other day. I thought to myself are you allowed to do that these days? Had to add those words in.
If the Truth Hurts, Should we Lie?
Dee West
February 2022
If the truth deeply hurts, should we then lie,
Now that we can’t be cruel to be kind?
Should we pretend, so to stop an outcry?
Is it so wrong to speak our minds?
My Truth has replaced the facts that we see
And we play a card when the narrative suits
We can no longer, it seems, agree to disagree
We’re robots in uniform. Silenced, on mute.
Opinions are wrong unless they’re the same
As those whose decree only theirs are right
It’s a brave man who walks away from this game
A brave man who is prepared to fight.
Do you like me less if independent I think?
Does love turn to hate if I oppose your view?
We all have our own glass from which we drink,
The same wine which I taste differently from you.
And while on some things we have a differing thought,
On others we may share a similar mind.
Throughout the years we’ve always been taught
To always be honest, yes, but also be kind.
@paulharrison Feb 2022
Well done! You've dug into one of the biggest challenges (in my opinion) of our times. I like that you have written in a way that doesn't bluntly place blame on one side more than the other (though one's interpretation can guess). A friend and I tried to get at a similar theme in Confidently Wrong in a different manner (see my page if you're curious). Anyway, I like your take on this. Thanks for sharing!
@daveyboy103 Feb 2022
A very good question, I think that most people in this situation would tell a lie if the truth were too hurtful.
Good set of words and very thoughtful