Bill Lewis, it looks like you just jumped on the title because you have an opinion you wanted to poke in here. As I’ve said, I don’t use “trigger warnings” per se, but we are still responsible for creating respectful platforms for dialogue. If we fail at that, then we aren’t discussing difficult issues at all because people will cross their arms and check out, or feel too anxious to contribute. You’ve not addressed one point in this article. I DO want people to engage tough topics. That’s why we need to stop saying folks are “over-sensitive” when they point out bullying and oppression. I agree with you that often, the workplace is a dictatorship. Are you suggesting people just have to go along with poor conditions and always do what their bosses say? I’d rather see educated people able to step up and speak clearly about things that matter. That’s what I’m preparing students to do when I acknowledge their varied experiences. We move deeply into difficult topics — not avoid them.