re: Being Offended

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"People who don't get offended are insecure, take no self-responsibility, and have no sense of purpose in life. I pray for them." -- spiritual guru J.P. Sears

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Being offended is subjective. A Neo-Nazi is offended when someone opens up a Jewish Deli on his street. I do get offended by things, but that person should have the right to say things that offend me. If you don't get offended by things, then you're simply a blank slate with no personality. It is just when you try to silence others who offend you is when I really get in your face over it. As much as I despise men like Richard Spencer, even they shouldn't be silenced so long as they aren't trying to very directly incite violence.

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"People who don't get offended are insecure, take no self-responsibility, and have no sense of purpose in life. I pray for them." -- spiritual guru J.P. Sears

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Obviously, everyone gets offended. The problem arises when getting offended emotionally cripples you making you incapable of rational thought. That is where some are at today and they make sure everyone knows.