Recently, a freshman congresswoman received push back from fellow representatives and the media for saying “we are going to impeach that motherfucker.” Her remark was made in front of supporters at a bar, and she was talking about the president. Some people said she shouldn’t use that word to describe the president, while others said it was inappropriate to use profanity in general.
Though I can agree the use of profanity was probably not the right way to go, it amazes me people seem to get upset when profanity is used in such a public forum, particularly by a public official. Consider this: profanity is used on a daily if not hourly basis in television, streaming shows, movies, and video games, and no one seems to blink an eye. Yet, people are a gasp when a congresswoman uses it. Really?
Grow up, people! You are upset about a word but seem to have no problem with the violence we see in movies, TV shows, and video games. I think the violence we see in these entertainment mediums is a lot more detrimental to our society, particularly impressionable children, than a profane word.
Should the congresswoman have used a better word? Of course. But should she have been on the receiving in of a lot of media flack? No.
Let’s get upset about real things that are having a detrimental effect on our nation and world – violence, racism, sexism, homelessness, sexual abuse, and so many more abuses against humanity.