Well-formed intercourse is a source of great joy.
A comment is made. Another replies. A conversation begins. Disagreement is respectfully accepted. Minds grow and are nurtured. Hearts grow fonder. Humanity improves.
Well-formed intercourse is becoming increasingly rare.
A comment is made. Another attacks, ridicules, cancels. Division occurs. Disagreement never actually happens because any hope of understanding the other is trampled by fear and buried by hate. Minds grow narrow. Hearts grow cold. Humanity suffers.
In a culture driven by fear and hate, the only way to prevent such suffering is to offer no comment.
But then humanity spins hopelessly into an abyss of loathing and cowardice.
Sound familiar?