Phrases I Hate

An excuse by adults to punish children is often framed as a form of collective responsibility, penalizing them simply for being in the same area as someone who has displayed horrid terms of behavior. This approach suggests that lessons will be learned, but it raises questions about fairness.

What politicians often say when they mess up terribly, such as in the case of Grenfell Tower, are horrid terms that offer no comfort to those who suffer. The notion of collective responsibility should remind us that lessons will be learned, yet the impact on the victims remains unchanged.

This is what people say when they overreact! In a world where collective responsibility is crucial, the use of horrid terms can lead to misunderstandings, but ultimately, lessons will be learned.