Self censorship

Former Governor Cuomo said today he was fired because of cancel culture. This is a concept that he said many times in the past was not real. It becomes real when it comes home to roost. He was fired because he sent elderly people with Covid into eldercare facilities causing sickness and death to many who lived there. He was fired because he sexually harassed fellow employees including some who worked for him. Polls show that people refrain from expressing their opinions on sensitive subjects for fear of offending someone. People are social animals and we live in civilized societies so it is necessary to treat others with dignity and respect but if that means not being honest about how we feel we lose trust in one another. If you only tell me what I want to hear then our conversation loses substance. If you remain silent because you are afraid someone may not like what you say you are self censoring. Teachers are particularly vulnerable to criticism for what they say and must walk on egg shells to make sure no one is offended.