Once again, the following is my opinion.



In a nation where the offended control the popular media and what is or isn't "okay". I think people need to be given a bit of hassle every now and then. Everyone needs to question their own personal values and whether they are based in reality or built on lies, deception and fear mongering. They deserve to interact with people who don't think the same as them and who don't offer them an echo chamber to magnify their indignation. Hiding from alternative ideas/opinions will only harm you and society as a whole because you will never fully understand anyone who has beliefs different from your own.

Discourse is necessary in life in order for there to be progress.

If we all think the same then we will stagnate. If opposing opinions are stifled there will be nobody to point out our flaws. If we attempt to suppress the people's right to say what they think, or refuse to say what someone else wants them to say.. that is controlling the language of our country. And that isn't okay. Policing what people can/can't say is a gross violation of our rights. REQUIRING people to use specific terminology because you don't like the words they use is also wrong.

Vitriol, hate, and claiming offense have no real place in a political debate. As soon as you claim "I'm offended!" you're pulling the victim card and that is almost as bad as throwing ad hominem statements. It clearly indicates that you are no longer interested in conversation and instead are trying to throw the entire debate.

You have the power to choose if you're offended or not. Use it wisely.





*steps down from soapbox*