It’s Not Enough to Be Right

you said. It’s how you said it.”

My father’s favorite phrase rings hollow in an age of outrage.

In recent weeks, vulgarity has poured out of press conferences, protests, and political rallies alike. A mayor tells federal agents to “get the f--- out” of his city. Protesters scream obscenities at police officers and worshippers. And the president himself publicly uses gestures and language that would have once ended a political career.