Perhaps it’s one of those words only those to whom it applies should feel comfortable using, while the rest of us show a little more respect, if not for the profession as such, then for the women (and men and transpersons) who by dint or by deed practice it. In an ideal world the profession would be exceedingly rare to nonexistent. The same can be said of soldiering. But it doesn’t mean the people who excel at it aren’t an integral and valuable part of the social fabric.
Not my intent anyway. But Shaddack’s an adult; I have supreme confidence in his ability to absorb a little criticism and keep on contributing to the community.
