Because those words are the "Scarlet Letter" of our age.
Once you have been judged those indelible words are with you forever and you are outcast.
There is no trial, no judge, you do not get to confront your accuser and there is no appeal.
The Left has perfected social conformity pressure in to the perfect political weapon.
I have always enjoyed irritating people in Eugene OR by my innocent comments at work and elsewhere. I try to live my life in such a way that I can take as much comfort in the enemies I make as in the friends that surround me. It is nice to know there are some people I will never have to speak to again.