Words are not violence, But do Words Matter?

[Duchess]

I did read a book on Non-Violent Communication and thought it to be a very effective read and something to think about for sure. What are your thoughts about the importance or non-importance of words? Do they only matter when they are sent over a non-secure server using your personal phone if you are a high ranking official?
Does it matter who says these words? Can certain people get away with saying certain words that others cannot say? Do you feel the freedom to say all of the words that you want to say?

Of course words matter and it matters who says them, particularly when they are said by the goddamn leader of the free world who appears to be supported by every flake in the country. Words matter when you say them to your spouse, your kids, your boss, your friends, the people you employ or those you work with. Communication matters.

Yes, some people can get away with saying things others can't and no, no, I don't always feel like I have the freedom to say all that I want to say because, words matter. You can't unring a bell.