Yeah, sometimes we all forget about the power of words…I’ve never quite agreed with that old kid-singsong: ‘sticks and stones…’

Thank you, Jennie.

You are more than welcome, Sarah!
Your article highlights an all-too-common insensitivity towards those less fortunate. It is sad, but helpful to give voice to this phenom occurring all over the world, not just in our own countries. You are a precious soul sharing your concerns through your own (he)art and I’m honored to pass it on to my small slice of the world.
peace

Perhaps the poster in this specific instance wasn’t deliberate, but I can think of several scenarios where that lack of empathy erupts into a judgement confrontation which would suggest a definite deliberateness.

Good distinction, Janis.

I especially appreciated the fact that Sarah’s article highlights insensitivity as being across all cultures, not just our American society. We as Americans sometimes act really ‘Catholic’ (mainstream Americans will not like my association this way, oh well!) and take on uber-guilt thinking only we have the largest population of ‘insensitive’ citizens.