An online debate about whether Nigerians can afford brand-new cars from legal job earnings turned ugly when one user decided to insult rather than contribute meaningfully. He wrote: “Nigerians are actually retarded. My God!” The irony is that he himself is Nigerian, yet instead of addressing the economic realities or offering constructive criticism, he resorted to demeaning language against his own people. Such comments do nothing to advance the conversation—they only spread negativity and self-hate. Productive dialogue should focus on solutions, not insults, especially on issues affecting the collective struggles of citizens.