Cancel culture’s pendulum swings both ways

Throughout our history, people have challenged each other’s views and ideas. However, since the invention of the internet, it has become remarkably easy to publicly criticize someone for their words or perceived mistakes.

This phenomenon is commonly referred to as “cancel culture.”

In my lifetime, both the left and the right have utilized their political influence to “cancel” unpopular and controversial speech. This has sparked a debate within our political discourse about whether cancel culture serves as a means of accountability or as a form of censorship and punishment.

The reality is that the pendulum of cancel culture has swung in both directions, with some politicians adjusting their positions based on partisan signals and shifting public sentiments. Currently, this debate centers