Originally posted by Jackal1
Politicaly correct has nothing to do with it. It`s called being a human being.
The chances of her family visiting this board is slim. The chances of someone being on these boards that have lost a friend or family member in a similar manner is very high. That`s the point.
The problem with society is not what you stated. The problem is parents who do not take the time to teach and instill values, respect for others, self respect and most of all just plain ole common sense. You are prime example of the end product.
BS
It has nothing to do with Values. Or respect, or common sense.
Politically correct has everything to do with it.
We're supposed to watch everything we say, do or joke about on the off chance someone might be "offended."
THAT is political correctness
Was it an off color joke? Yes
Was it a tasteless joke? Yes
But it was a joke nonetheless.
Someone with "Common sense" would see it is intended as a joke even if weren't found particularly funny by them and know Im not condoning what happened.
And just ignore it if they didn't find it amusing or even if they didn't like it..
Off color and tasteless jokes get told all the time.
Remember?
"What kind of wood doesn't float? Natalie"
Yes, Im sure her family loved that one.
there are probably hundreds of others people can come up with.
All that may "offend" someone cause something similar may have happened to someone they know.
But people with "common sense" realize such jokes are not aimed at them or about them
Now if you or someone here has had something similar happen.
That is truly a terrible terrible thing. And I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
BUT I was not referring to you or them now was I?
Do yourself a favor and grow a thicker skin and blow it off for what it was.
You'll find yourself a stronger person for it