Are Americans Too Easily Offended?

Nobody Can Shave Me Now · Nov 28, 2012

Apop said: ↑

I'd like to point out that there's a difference between people being too easily offended and being able to say whatever you want. It's not black and white. Being politically correct not only prevents unneeded distractions, but it makes arguments more about the truth and facts behind it rather than using insults to get your point across. Describing a group of people as being a certain way creates the impression that it's true for the individual within that group. I think it's less about being offended too easily and more about the falsehood of generalizations and how these lead to negatives in society like stereotypes, rumors, and bigotry. Generalizations are a cowardly way of speaking, period. If someone has a problem with someone else, address them specifically to avoid innocent people feeling offended.
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Well said

deftonesfan867 · Nov 29, 2012

Apop said: ↑

I'd like to point out that there's a difference between people being too easily offended and being able to say whatever you want. It's not black and white. Being politically correct not only prevents unneeded distractions, but it makes arguments more about the truth and facts behind it rather than using insults to get your point across. Describing a group of people as being a certain way creates the impression that it's true for the individual within that group. I think it's less about being offended too easily and more about the falsehood of generalizations and how these lead to negatives in society like stereotypes, rumors, and bigotry. Generalizations are a cowardly way of speaking, period. If someone has a problem with someone else, address them specifically to avoid innocent people feeling offended.
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Agreed.

Xerø 21 · Nov 30, 2012

travz21 said: ↑

I'd be offended if someone grabbed my girlfriend's ass. I'd be offended if someone spit on my mother. I would not be offended if someone made a generalization about an entire nation that doesn't affect me one bit.

That's what this article is pointing out. People need to calm down and stop acting like everything that sounds bad is offensive. Bad things can't just be said and looked past? Why do people need to point out that it's offensive? Yes, we know not everyone is a fat piece of shit. But how is that offensive really? Does that actually offend you and make you feel bad?

I see actions as way more offensive than words. If someone shits on my doorstep I'm offended. If someone throws popcorn at me and laughs at a movie I'm offended. But words are just words. Unless they are very personal and hurtful I don't see why people need to get offended by little 'politically incorrect' statements.
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The only problem here is that perpetuating generalizations or stereotypes using words can LEAD to actions being taken.

Someone could, rightly or wrongly, go around telling people that your girlfriend is a total whore. You and your girlfriend do not mind petty words because "stick and stones." Except then everyone sees your girlfriend in that context, and some douchebag starts harassing her by grabbing her ass because she supposedly welcomes it.

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