exactly! i never meant to say that people can't express anger against what others say - because that would be hypocritical - rather, i meant that everyone has the right to say what they want to, even if it happens to offend someone. and yes, the person who says something 'insulting' should be prepared for how others will respond.

You bring up some great points, and it is true that we have free speech in this country. BUT, with this freedom comes responsibilities. If someone expresses a viewpoint, whether it is an offensive one or not, they should know that they will have to accept whatever consequences come after the statement.

And when someone says something truly offensize, PEOPLE GET ANGRY, and they are going to react. This is also a freedom of speech. So it's okay for someone to spout off whatever they want, but it's not okay for people to call them on it? Your arguement is what is called a double standard.

i know it may seem like people are just saying this sort of thing to be racist, but have you ever considered that they are genuinely convinced it is funny?

granted, some jokes about ethnicity (technically, race just means humans as a group, not ethnic divisions) do get offensive, but people take this so far!!

i mean, outlawing 'hate speech' jokes?!?!? the government could forbid practically anything you said!

there is such a thing as free speech. if you are offended, just ignore it or let the offender know you personally don't think that is funny.

loosen up, america.