Regarding snowflakes...

Snowflakes and human beings have both differences and similarities. Let’s look at a few.

Snowflakes, like human beings, are unique and individual.

Snowflakes, like human beings, are fragile.

Snowflakes, like human beings, can be weak as individuals but can have incredible strength in numbers.

Snowflakes, like human beings, are ephemeral.

Of course, there are obvious differences between snowflakes and people; snowflakes are white where people come in all colors, snowflakes cannot hold opinions where people can and must; snowflakes cannot act with a will where people have that power; snowflakes cannot make choices where people must do so continually.

But snowflakes have neither morals nor ethics, and they do not have accountability.

People can have morals, ethics, and accountability. People must make decisions about where they fall, and must bear the responsibility for their chosen direction. And make no mistake...choosing to call someone a name is choosing a direction.

If you wish to insult or belittle me, that is your choice but it is my choice how I respond, or indeed whether I respond at all. But in truth, I’m not likely to find a comparison with a snowflake all that insulting. Or intimidating.

I understand something about snowflakes, and I am unlikely to be insulted by being called one. But perhaps you have something in mind beyond calling me a tiny ice crystal, though I cannot imagine my reaction being any different, your intent notwithstanding.

If, for example, you intend to belittle me then I feel no need to respond, since your need to belittle me makes you look rather pathetic in my eyes. And, frankly, I cannot understand why you should find my self-image so important to your self-image. But if you choose to give me this power over you, so be it. That’s your choice.

The Blues Viking 

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