I get that. That's the root of your discomfort here.
But the thing is, in society, we all have to work together. Getting along is important. Of course you're free to use the words you want. But then the rest of us are free to choose not to work with you and criticize your insensitivity.
I'm arguing that people ought to get along with each other. That involves having empathy for each other. Having human sensitivity.
You're arguing you should be able to do whatever you want, and if other people are bothered that it's their problem. You can call that many things, but you can't call it empathy. It's mainly called being selfish, not trying to get along.
I get that. That's the root of your discomfort here.
But the thing is, in society, we all have to work together. Getting along is important. Of course you're free to use the words you want. But then the rest of us are free to choose not to work with you and criticize your insensitivity.
I'm arguing that people ought to get along with each other. That involves having empathy for each other. Having human sensitivity.
You're arguing you should be able to do whatever you want, and if other people are bothered that it's their problem. You can call that many things, but you can't call it empathy. It's mainly called being selfish, not trying to get along.