Portugal: Critique of political discourse and terminology

A critique of current political discourse in Portugal highlights the perceived trivialization of serious terms such as “vergonha” (shame) and “criminoso” (criminal). The text argues that the frequent use of these words to describe administrative irregularities or political disagreements diminishes their impact when applied to actual crimes like pedophilia, hate speech, or domestic violence.

The commentary further distinguishes between administrative errors made by public officials and true criminal behavior, which requires a final court sentence. It suggests that labeling political opponents or marginalized groups as criminals without legal conviction contributes to a degradation of public language and accountability.