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onoudn
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Conservatives say it's Liberals that are offensive, and Liberals say that it's Conservatives. And some could say that I'm being offensive by only mentioning cons and libs... Well, I'm a little bias. I have been called a liberal, who can't think for myself, so many times that I've begin to identify with it. I guess it's a form of Stockholm Syndrome or something. It's gotten so side-ways that these days the people who object to offensive remarks are seen with less respect than those who offend freely. Or at least it appears that way some times. I look at it all and I just wonder when it happened ? When did the way I, and so many others, think go out of style ?
In the forums, for instance, I made a very ignorant statement about the hearing impaired. I won't repeat it here because, well, I feel stupid enough as it is. But, you know what I did when someone called me on it ? I apologized and admitted that I was out of line. But, too many times, when it's asked of us to not use certain words or terms, we get offended that someone is offended. We beat our chest and argue vehemently that we have every right to use what ever words we want, and if people get offended, that's their problem.
Sometimes it's just plain right to stand up for our freedom of speech. At times there are those who would unfairly censor us for their own selfish purposes. But, where do we find a balance between our right to express our thoughts and feelings freely, and the rights of others not to have to be exposed to our ignorance, bigotry, and general offensive nature ?
It would seem like an easy question. All we should need to do is take our cue from those we choose to communicate with. If they inform us that what we said was offensive to them, then we should give it due consideration. But it's not always easy is it ? Some times people are just too easily offended. And to always be put in the position of being apologizing is disrespectful to ourselves.
I TRIED TO RESEARCH POLITICALLY CORRECT BUT THE DEFINITIONS JUST OFFENDED ME 
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| Mar 8 @ 7:33 PM |
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Loreli
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It's been going on a long time, O.
It's certain PEOPLE that are offensive...
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| Mar 8 @ 7:37 PM |
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onoudn
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| Mar 8 @ 7:37 PM |
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SimplyImp
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One can only take offense if one chooses to take comments personally and buy into that person's belief.
If you don't take things personally, you don't take offense 
Just IMHO 
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| Mar 8 @ 7:40 PM |
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onoudn
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I disagree simply, cause I get real offended when someone burns our American flag, and I don't buy into the beliefs of those that do it.
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| Mar 8 @ 7:45 PM |
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SimplyImp
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Possibly not, but it seems by your comments, you do take it personally. 
I don't agree with it, but I don't find it offensive, because it's about them, not about me. And they are the ones that look the fool - IMO.
IMO - you burn the flag of the country you reside in, you best be on the next plane out of the country. You don't like it in the country you live in, you're more than welcome to find another one that suits you. (Not you personally, those that burn flags).
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| Mar 8 @ 7:45 PM |
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robodad
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What does freedom of speech have to do with burning the flag? 
Burning the flag has nothing to do with being "politically correct". It's one of THE most disrespectul acts one can commit.
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| Mar 8 @ 7:46 PM |
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Loreli
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Some things matter greatly to each individual...
I don't get upset because idiots bash parties.
just get fed up that they can't discuss a topic without doing it
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| Mar 8 @ 7:58 PM |
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Jankia
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Der dis aint no politically correct term for respect.
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| Mar 8 @ 8:07 PM |
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CowboyX
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IMO - you burn the flag of the country you reside in, you best be on the next plane out of the country.
George H W Bush pushed through the "Flag Protection Act of 1989" which made it illegal to burn the flag. It was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
Part of what the flag stands for is the freedom to burn that flag in protest.
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| Mar 8 @ 8:08 PM |
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sealacamp
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Political correctness is purely political and never correct, ever.
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| Mar 8 @ 8:44 PM |
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onoudn
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George H W Bush pushed through the "Flag Protection Act of 1989" which made it illegal to burn the flag. It was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
Part of what the flag stands for is the freedom to burn that flag in protest.
I have to read that case, very interesting. You would think that buring the flag would fall under the same category as yelling fire in a crowded room.
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| Mar 8 @ 8:48 PM |
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SimplyImp
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Sure, you can burn the flag in protest, and you can also find another country that suits you .. you don't like the one you're in, go find one that suits you better 
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| Mar 8 @ 8:51 PM |
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Angel54214
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I think Fred Phelps and his gang tried to get into Canada but couldn't cross the border. They are mad cause they can't stand on the American flag no more.
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| Mar 8 @ 9:01 PM |
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Loreli
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Did he tell ya that?
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| Mar 8 @ 10:01 PM |
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CowboyX
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Sure, you can burn the flag in protest, and you can also find another country that suits you .. you don't like the one you're in, go find one that suits you better
I can, but I don't have to.
I realize that you believe those who burn the flag should leave the country, and you have every right to hold that opinion. I also have every right to disagree.
Do you think it should be illegal to burn the flag? Do you think that those who burn the flag should be forced to leave the country?
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| Mar 8 @ 10:06 PM |
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onoudn
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Do you think it should be illegal to burn the flag? Do you think that those who burn the flag should be forced to leave the country?
I guess you have a good point. No I don't. But I really really really wish they would find some other way of expressing their concerns....I mean really.
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| Mar 8 @ 10:19 PM |
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alivenwell351
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Years ago, some state or some city...I forget which...passed a law after it was ruled constitutional it was OK to burn the flag that anyone who beat the crap out of someone in the act of burning the American flag was issued a citation to post like a $5 bond...and that was the end of it....
Personally I find it offensive to burn the flag...I guess because even though some things are really screwed up and our govt. is and for quite awhile has been a bad joke, I'd still rather be here than anywhere else...it's been a real good life so far...
And even though burning the flag is offensive to me, I just think there are much bigger fish to be worrying about frying than that...
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| Mar 8 @ 10:23 PM |
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Angel54214
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Did he tell ya that?
I read it on the internet quite a while ago...can't really remember when, but I could search for it. Do you want the one about the flag and the Canada one?
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| Mar 8 @ 10:24 PM |
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Loreli
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after it was ruled constitutional it was OK to burn the flag that anyone who beat the crap out of someone in the act of burning the American flag two wrongs don't make a right
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