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Criticizing someone based on undeniable facts that can withstand objective scrutiny is both lawful and a moral right. When done with pure intentions, such actions are considered reformative and are rewarded by the Almighty.
Conversely, resorting to abuse or using unethical and immoral language without evidence is a moral crime. Baseless abusive language is an act of character assassination, which no one has the right to commit. Constructive criticism is fact-based, while baseless allegations are the worst kind of crime.
Character assassination is like a corrosive toxin that seeps into the very core of a person’s being, eroding their spirit and reputation. Unlike physical wounds that heal over time, the scars of character assassination are invisible yet permanent, haunting the victim and tarnishing their legacy. When society turns a blind eye to such cruelty, it becomes a desolate wasteland devoid of compassion, where the shadows of malice eclipse the light of justice and empathy. Ignoring character assassination is akin to allowing a cancer to spread unchecked, slowly consuming the moral fabric of the community.
In politics, it has become a trend to assassinate the character of adversaries based on pure imagination rather than facts. Such politicians act like army generals who use every tactic to divide the country they are attacking into friends and foes before launching their assault. Character assassination in politics is like launching a stealth attack on the very soul of democracy. It is a wildfire fueled by lies, consuming the integrity of individuals and leaving behind a charred landscape of mistrust and division. Politicians who engage in this practice are not leaders but arsonists, setting ablaze the bridges of trust that connect them to the people.
Just as a true leader builds bridges and mends fences, a politician should strive to unite and heal rather than divide and destroy. Unlike an army general who distinguishes between allies and enemies to prepare for conflict, politicians must remain committed to their role as unifiers, focused on saving lives. Just as a community bands together to extinguish a spreading wildfire, we too must unite to isolate and reject those who engage in character assassination. Only through such collective action can we ensure that the toxic roots of this behavior do not take hold and spread, allowing the virtues of honesty and respect to flourish unimpeded.