Expletives Should Never be Used

My opponent's first argument about interpreting language in different ways does have a flaw. This argument doesn't work because as a society we've assigned meaning behind our words. While that particular book may have changed the meanings of common words, it's not the way that most members of our society think of words. We invented language in order to communicate with each other. We cannot communicate with each other if each word means something different to each one of us. Therefore, we've made them mean the same thing. Because of that some words are offensive. Expletives fit into that category, and therefore, should not be used as they do have bad meanings according to what most of our society believes. Therefore, that argument does not work as we've assigned words meaning, and that means that expletives do have bad meanings and meanings behind them because of the way that people have constructed language. My opponent's second argument is that when expletives are used for anger; the other items that I suggested were long term. However, I'd say that all of them can be achieved within 5 minutes to the extent where any anger would be gone. However, it could save someone days, weeks, or even longer of being upset and having broken relationships. I would definitely say that something that is only 5 minutes long is worth saving someone that pain and the relationships that could be broken by one simple word. They are much better ways of dealing with anger, and therefore, are better ways to express stress and anger as they don't take that long, but they can save a consequence that could last a very long time. Overall, expletives should not be used for anger as there are fairly short activities that can get out anger and yet save pain and hurt. One of my opponent's other arguments is what people have the right to do. However, we shouldn't always do what we have the right to do, yet my opponent didn't realize this while making their argument. People have the legal right to buy five bottles of alcohol and drink it in one go. They have the legal and moral rights to do that. However, it's damaging for their health and could have serious consequences. What people have the right to do isn't always the best option. Also, someone could argue what people don't have the right do like having a revolution against a bad ruler, and that protesting is actually what is morally right even if people aren't allowed to express their opinions in that place. We are not here to debate that point, but what people technically have the right to do isn't what is always right. Expletives are just like the wine; they may help temporarily, but in the end just like the wine will damage health; expletives will damage relationships and make everyone feel worse in the end. Overall, just because someone has the right to do something; it doesn't make it the responsible or best thing to do. Firstly, if nobody is around to hear the expletive, that doesn't make it alright to use it. Let's say a five year old walks into the room at that moment. They could end up hearing something damaging. You cannot take that risk that nobody is about. Someone could come, and then, major consequences could ensue. However, let's eliminate even that risk. Let's say that the person is in the middle of a walk which nobody is on, and there are no people for miles, or if someone, was driving alone in a car on the way to work. The first problem with using them then is that because of the way the human brain works, you'll get used to saying them. If that happens, then when it's not appropriate you'll not think about it, and because it's your natural response, you'll end up using them. Even if that didn't happen, it's damaging to yourself. Why should you say a word so harmful and so offensive? It doesn't provide any benefit to you in the end. Then, you have said something that is offensive and bad, and it could end up damaging you because there is no reason that anyone should say those things. There's just no good reason even if you're alone as it doesn't help. I think this translates to my opponent's other point about informal settings. They just have such bad meanings that it doesn't matter who's there just for your own personal sake you shouldn't be saying those things. Also, someone could feel uncomfortable but not want to express it. This fact would probably not make them enjoy being with their friends and ruin the occasion for them. You can't take the risk, and it's better to be safe. Overall, you shouldn't say it for your own personal sake, and you don't know guaranteed who's around and who will take offense and not take offense. Overall, expletives are bad and damaging. People should not use words which society assigns such bad meanings. They only make society worse and ruin friendships. When has expletives actually helped relationships? It ruins many more than it helps. There isn't any good reason why such harmful words should be used. I like the following quote because it expresses the importance of friendship. The reason for this quote is because this is what can be ruined by expletives. All of the trust that one once had which is expressed in this quote can suddenly go away and pain and misery can follow instead. Here is the quote,"The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him" (Ralph Waldo Emerson). This quote just proves the trust and belief that can disappear if these words are used. Overall, expletives should never be used as nothing good comes out of them and they are extremely painful and damaging. Sources: http://www.lifeoptimizer.org...