Context: Because there is such abundant evidence in our daily individual lives of a yawning gap between what we claim we believe are the importance and effects of language upon us , versus the objectively observable effects . Possibly because language is an ephemeral medium as compared with , say , a hunk of metal or a clump of clay , we tend to discount the impact of language on self and community . ' ' Sticks and stones may break my bones , but words will never hurt me , '' we intone as we launch into yet another vicious public debate that leaves all parties more hurt and angry than ever before .
Question: Why does the public debate leave people wounded ?
Option 0: Because it 's violent and people get shoved around
Option 1: Because there is broken glass all over the floor
Option 2: Because it 's an emotionally upsetting event
Option 3: Because it 's hot inside and it 's the summer
Answer: 2