On family disputes
Was going to write about media, but got into a heated online argument with a relative today that is on my mind. I started it by telling a joke in response to one of her posts she found inappropriate and it escalated into insults.
Sometimes the people who know you best can be most hurtful. I have written before that it can be easier to be honest with strangers than people you know well; it is a paradox.
I suppose it has to do with objectivity. It is difficult to avoid subjectivity with your own relatives. Donald Trump said once that he likes nepotism, which is usually considered unethical. He proved it with his White House staffing. I don’t think it matters, if the relatives are qualified.