Do you know of someone who suffers from chronic foot-in-mouth disease? They say loud and proud whatever pops into their head without thinking about how someone else might feel. In their fatally warped universe this is completely acceptable behavior and if anyone takes offense to what they have to say then they’re quick to remind others to reacquaint themselves with the basic freedom of speech. Even if their views and opinions are contrary to what others hold, they simply can’t be respectful of another point-of-view. The result is often an arrogant, blow-hard who will never apologize for the things they say, let alone admit any wrongdoing. Thankfully chronic cases are rare.
I’m not about to give myself complete amnesty in this area, because I’m guilty of saying things I’ve later regretted. As much as I think I do right, I still do plenty wrong. I am as flawed as the next person. I’m certainly not above apologizing and asking for forgiveness if, and when I do hurt someone else as a result of such behavior. And, as difficult as it is sometimes, I have to forgive those that hurt me. Why? Because it’s the right and proper thing to do.
What say you?