#consequences

#consequences

The punishment needs to be swift and consequential; afterward, with some luck, this preadolescent can be reintegrated back into society.

Most NPR member stations operate at, or barely above, break-even. A cutoff would cause up to $240 million to vanish and up to 18 percent of roughly 1,000 member stations to close.

In myths like those of King Midas and Icarus, we see how ambition and the pursuit of desires can lead to unintended consequences, ultimately teaching us caution.

"The concept has existed in different forms throughout history, warning people that reckless behavior often leads to an inevitable reckoning."

The consequences of voting for unrealistic promises are becoming clear, resulting in harm to communities and emboldening hatred.

"I had a work acquaintance, not close enough to be a friend, just someone I talked to once in a while. This happened more than 40 years ago... He tried cleaning it with bleach, and it had minimal effect. So he had some acid that he had brought home from work and dumped it into the toilet, which already had bleach in it. This released chlorine gas, which overwhelmed him. He barely managed to stagger out of the bathroom before collapsing..."

In today's political landscape, figures like Donald Trump thrive on a self-perpetuating myth where they promote a style of communication that is confrontational without accountability, leading a culture that increasingly tolerates incendiary remarks without repercussions.