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[Steve Tripp]

Seems like those on both sides believe they have the right not to be
offended, which could not be further from the truth.  While the original
sentiment of cleaning up the language on these message lists is admirable,
it is not realistic to believe that you will never see cursing on them.  On
the other side, trying to imply that cursing is some sort of right on the
message lists is just asking to be filtered or removed from the list.
Bringing in God, Allah, Buddha, or the 10 commandments as an argument for or
against curse words on these lists is also unreasonable because religion
does not have a corner on the morality market.  We athiests don't like
seeing profanity on these lists any more than anyone else.

Being offended just means you are operating in a free society.  People are
offensive by nature.  If we outlawed offensiveness everyone would be a
criminal, so we must strike a balance and realize that in some cases it's ok
to be offended and say something about it, but don't always expect others to
change their ways to suit you.

On 10/23/06, Derek Broughton <news at pointerstop.ca> wrote:
>
> GyroTech wrote:
>
> > Nikolai wrote:
> >
> > You may not realise it, but you are offending all those non-Christian
> > (including Atheist, Hindu, Jew, Buddhist, etc...) user of the list by
> > demanding that we not use a perfectly normal English word.
>
> Excuse me?  Since when is it not polite to refrain from abusing other
> people's beliefs?  What Nikolai objected to was a violation of one of the
> 10 commandments.  While the particular wording wouldn't necessarily offend
> Jews, it certainly offends the intent of the law.




-- 
Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men.

John F. Kennedy (1917-1963)
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