Irish Examiner view: Make public spaces safe for everyone

Irish Examiner view: Make public spaces safe for everyone

 Sarah Everard's story shakes anyone who takes in even the barest details of that tragedy.

It is not always easy to communicate a feeling properly. It is not always easy to communicate an emotion, a sense in a way that fully conveys its importance or imposition. 

That is especially so if you are trying to share an idea that is beyond the experience of the person you are trying to help understand why you have reached one view instead of another. A grandfather might struggle to explain his love of coursing to a woke granddaughter; a grandmother might be frustrated when her efforts to share her religious beliefs fall on a grandson’s deaf ears.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Revoiced

Newsletter

Sign up to the best reads of the week from irishexaminer.com selected just for you.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited