There's Whole Lot of Hate Going On

I looked on the Merriam-Webster dictionary to see if there was a stronger word than "hate."   The results suggested that "detest"," loathe," and especially "abhor" were even more intense, where "abhor" is defined as "to regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing..."

I have found the "h-word" permeating through many of the news sights as of late.  In my observations, it seems that the political left is keen on using this word to describe their feelings towards people such as Donald Trump, the late Charlie Kirk, and Ben Shapiro.  The left doesn't just disapprove of what they say, they hate these people for saying what they do. 

I have experienced this expression of extreme distain first-hand from folks within my own social community.  One liberal musician stated flat out that he "hates Donald Trump" in the same tone as if he was ordering a cup of coffee.  Another suggested we are on the track to becoming the next Nazi Germany.  When I inquired from the latter if this wasn't a bit too strong, he lashed out, saying that I am blind to what is going on.

Political passion being what it is, I am nevertheless disappointed by this extremism in terminology.  I especially find the comparisons to the Nazi state abhorrent (there's my use of the word) because comparing Trump or any one on the moderate political right to the evil that once was, diminishes the legacy of true suffering that was perpetuated on the population, especially those of Jewish origin.

If you disagree with Trump, Kirk, or Shapiro, fine.  But keep the discourse civil.  Decide if they are really worthy of your hate.

If you have to loathe someone, save it for Hitler, Stalin, or any of the other actual murderers in the world.  Trump et al may not be worthy of your respect, but they certainly don't deserve your hatred either.