I agree with your thoughts on cancel culture today. I would disagree that the "cancelling" is only taking place with words spoken today. I am more interested in the presentism argument (something notably missing from your work here) where what was said or done before has become unacceptable in today's more diversified world. Today we blame or 'cancel" these people for past transgressions that were perfectly acceptable in a less diverse society. Do we remove any trace of these transgressions at the risk of removing learning opportunities, even if hurtful to people? Of course, I am in total agreement that our leaders today should not say whatever is on their minds. They are leaders for a reason and should always consider how their words will affect all people, but this has not always been the status quo.