Don’t beg

Canceling people in Woke outrage is a big fad now. Often the canceled — their careers gone, exile affirmed — complain it isn’t fair. But fair’s got nothing to do with it. It isn’t reasonable to expect ‘fairness’, ‘reciprocity’ or ‘tolerance’ from left wing or Woke media outlets or platform. One cannot count on the kindness of an avowed foe. To rely upon it is a confession of mental weakness.

This is true of writers, actors, academics and sports figures.

It’s far better to build up your own platform or network however modest it may be. That is always more profitable than relying on the hand of those determined to crush you.

With apologies to Groucho: the best policy is to never join a club that thinks it’s too good to have you as a member.