Words only have as much power as we want to give them. And whether those words are written down or spoken, it’s up to both the speaker and listener to choose how much power we give those chosen words. Janoris Jenkins used a disparaging reference when responding to a New York Giants fan over Twitter this week, and he’s taking heat for it. Perhaps deservedly so, but more important, it's another reminder that the line between sensitivity and insensitivity is a thin one indeed.