Its because Millenials couldn't speak yet.
The Regressives have gotten us to this point incrementally.
This started back when they insisted that we change words to avoid hurting feelings. So "midget" became "dwarf", "secretary" become "receptionist", "stewardess" became "flight attendant", and so on. Yeah, okay, roll of the eyes, whatever.
But what happened here was that they realized that they could change behaviors by weaponizing this strategy. So before long, using the wrong "word" was punishable by public shaming. Then with more tangible punishments.
Soon, they realized that by controlling words, they could control the conversation. Instead of having to discuss the issue, they could just attack the words used. Poof. No honest debate needed.
Now, they're just LOOKING for excuses to punish and intimidate.
This happened over the course of two generations or so, and here we are. The pushback: Trump.
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