Are you ever afraid to write? Do you take writing as seriously as Jacques Derrida?
Jaques Derrida exudes confidence. He states that he will never back down from something he writes. That the fear of consequences will not stop his publishing. It seems as if he has a responsibility towards his beliefs. Just like with Jacques everyone has beliefs that they feel inside. The difference between people is in who decides to say what they feel and who doesn't. When it comes to writing these feelings many people get nervous in how other people will react. This fear can drive people away from writing what they believe.
Personally I generally do not stand back from telling my beliefs. With this said I usually talk to people and try and illustrate my point through conversation, but not writing. This might come from a certain fear of writing that I hold. My fear is not in how people will react, but in my skill level as a writer. At this point as far as ability to express my thoughts in text I am not as adept at talking. So when I write there is a certain fear or nervousness about whether or not I am expressing myself well. This is a fear to writing, just not the same one that Derrida deals with.
This is an interesting point that you bring up in that everyone has feelings and opinions, the difference in people is whether they have the courage to present those feelings. Your fear is also interesting. I don't think you should be too afraid of your skills as a writer though - you produce great work.
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