This is a very short diary. Someone today published a diary that in the headline and in the body of the text repeatedly called one of our Democratic Prmary candidates a snake. That person is now bojo’d and at least one person who rec’d it is now on NR.
I’m not going to link to the diary and I’m not going to lecture anyone on why this act should be treated so harshly. I’m just going to suggest you read up on the process and language of dehumanization.
Here’s a link you can start with: en.wikipedia.org/…
UPDATE: Here’s a short and to the point piece from the Guardian for those who don’t want to wade through the Wikipedia link.
Us vs. Them: The Sinister Techniques of “Othering” — and How to Avoid Them
We’re deep into primary season and things can get heated and harsh language used (I occasionally get heated and use harsh language myself). It is to be expected. But, I tell you now that if you are tempted to call anyone a snake, or a rat, or a jackal, or a cockroach, etc. etc. etc. If you’re tempted rob anyone of their humanity then I and others will come down on you like a ton of bricks.