Letter to the Editor

Five words come with some hateful connotations

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Dear editor,

Here are the ABC’s of five words that have such hateful connotations:

a. ANONYMOUS: Adjective that describes something or someone that is not named or identified. Example: “Real Watchdog” Facebook.

b. COWARD: Noun that names a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous unpleasant things. People that do not give their names or contact information are COWARDS. “Real Watchdog” wasn’t able to submit their letter to the editor. Turning around and reposting it on Facebook as a picture where you could not see the entire thread, Coward? Yep.

c. CREDENCE: Noun that helps describe a belief in or acceptance of something as true. It is easy to hide behind a keyboard and be a NOBODY A.K.A. ANONYMOUS. Persons that call out denigrating statements as if they are truths are cowards if posting ANONYMOUSLY. Thus, giving no CREDENCE by exclaiming lies that are trying to harm another’s family, friends, businesses, and institutions such comments are nothing but disrespectful.

d. RESPECT: Verb that shows how deeply admires someone or something as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements. How can anyone respect a person or group that posts ANONYMOUS?

e. JEALOUSY: Verb showing hostility toward a rival or one believed to enjoy an advantage: envious. Some more than others use their experiences in life to promote humanity and others choose to denigrate others in a hope of elevating themselves.

With regards to Anonymous social media posters, or should we call you imposters? There seems to be a few cowards giving no credence or respect toward others.

Perhaps you would say they are jealous.

– Rod S. Dudley, Mountain Home

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