Here's an example, where
-respect as a value,
has been manipulated by the 'mode' of the (times for some) and exchanged for an irregular and unfitting simile.
A sleight , where the suggestion that-
-Free speech
is somehow equal to respect , by allowing others to speak disrespectfully, ignorantly, hatefully etc , and sometimes plain stupidly.
Whilst requiring of
the perceivers point-to stay respectful or at least passive to whatever as not being an afront to obvious values of exchange in 'sensibilities' of awareness. "Defanged, horrified and stupified or numbed basically " .Another being
-political correctness ,
The whim of the times to try accommodate what ever cause is being fought in imbalance within the socially governed structure in attempt to remedy accordingly and accommodating the often knee jerk directions and not addressing time withstanding motion through correct balance.
As far as I'm concerned people fought hard for equality ,
At some point they were given these two ,
Political correctness which was exchanged for free speech which meant the disruptive and deceptive exchange and obvious societal effects ,
Stupid is as stupid does , and respect for others was sold ( by the establishment and the ignorant)
To ineffectively govern the masses towards destruction whilst the balanced "saw" and shifted their gaze from the obvious horror or were drawn into the battle.
Then beyond the surface view , its from spirit perspective heading in the right direction for some also.
Stupid is as stupid gets.
And also,
Some play stupid