But while we'ere here, can someone explain why the feeling of offence is something beyond the control of an individual, but is instead directly controlled by every other person on the planet?
Is it completely illogical to suggest that someone (or a room full of people) can /choose/ not to be offended, because they fully understand the the idea of freedom of speech?
Why is it always:
Someone said something -> I'm OFFENDED BY THAT. AARRGHH!!
Not:
Someone said something -> I didn't agree/like it -> That's OK.
But while we'ere here, can someone explain why the feeling of offence is something beyond the control of an individual, but is instead directly controlled by every other person on the planet?
Is it completely illogical to suggest that someone (or a room full of people) can /choose/ not to be offended, because they fully understand the the idea of freedom of speech?
Why is it always:
Someone said something -> I'm OFFENDED BY THAT. AARRGHH!!
Not:
Someone said something -> I didn't agree/like it -> That's OK.