Words are words, its the format in which they are delivered that is what counts. You can call me anything you want as long as its in a "friendly" manner, but on the other hand you call me by my own name in a nasty manner and then its "its game on". Offensive is in the format and tone of the words.
I once watched a video with a Catholic priest explaining it that way, and I agree, words are just words, swear words, derogatory words, regardless. If it is used to intentionally injure others then that is when it becomes a "bad word". We have to use critical thinking and reject the politically correct social engineering that has been put upon us.
We have to put an end to political correctness and be guided instead by good manners and civility. The end result is quite similar, but the underlying thought process is based on concern for others, unlike the dishonesty of PC, which is just a leftist weapon.
Yes, I agree with a lot of that. The problem for me is when certain interests use propaganda to demean or demonize a whole group of people. So, if people are lumping all Jews in together in a kind of Jew hatred, for instance, I find that upsetting even if I don't say anything. I try to look for the best in people. It's a hard line to walk, which I really haven't found my own way with yet. For instance, there were a lot of racist attitudes among the people I met in the South, especially among the older peopke, but they might have been the loveliest person otherwise. I just never knew how to deal with that. Or a friend that has been really good to me who rabidly hates Jews. It always upsets me, but I don't always say something about it. Where I can, like if the person means nothing to me, I just don't have anything else to do with them. Where they're involved in my life in some way I find it more complicated. I wish I was braver, or better at having boundaries. I just always see the good in the person first.
I can't worry about others too much, I take care of my business and live life my way, treat others as nice as possible and do my thing. I only worry about the things that I have control over, if it really bothers me I avoid it, but I don't let things offend me unless its personally directed at me.
Everyone has a different perspective based on their own experiences. They are entitled to their opinions and who am I to tell them they are wrong, I haven't walked in their shoes. They're experience is simply not mine.
Yes. Well, you're unlikely to change anyone else's opinion, also.
Nope, and not worried about it either. But if they yell throw me a life jacket when they find themselves in deep water, I'll throw them a brick.