06-07-2017, 10:45 PM
I didn't put words in anyone's mouth. I was being sarcastic, not speaking on anyone else's behalf. And the reason I was is because the case of Mr Grabher shows the depths of ridiculousness the issue of how we as a society respond to what a person finds offensive has reached. Did the person who was so horribly offended by this man's plate enquire as to whether or not it was a proper name or some stupid attempt at humour? No, they lodged a complaint, assuming it was the latter.
I am frequently offended by the sort of humour "dudebros" (as someone dubbed them) employ, but I am equally offended by the lack of any benefit of the doubt people are likely to grant and immediately assume the worst about people. Should we all speak up and contact the appropriate government agency or the media every time we're offended by something?
Last point, I just find it sadly laughable that with everything going on at home and abroad, this guy's name was considered something offensive. The person who complained should have been told it was his name, and to go home.
I am frequently offended by the sort of humour "dudebros" (as someone dubbed them) employ, but I am equally offended by the lack of any benefit of the doubt people are likely to grant and immediately assume the worst about people. Should we all speak up and contact the appropriate government agency or the media every time we're offended by something?
Last point, I just find it sadly laughable that with everything going on at home and abroad, this guy's name was considered something offensive. The person who complained should have been told it was his name, and to go home.