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Thread #29499 Message #375419
Posted By: Irish sergeant
16-Jan-01 - 01:07 PM
Thread Name: BS: A matter of sensitivity?
Subject: RE: BS: A matter of sensitivity?
I guess it's a matter of perspective. Well before the "Political correctness' phase, my folks brought me up that use of certain epitaths for others was not acceptable. None of us are perfect and I have laughed at ethnic jokes but I tend to stay away fromo them as I get older. I don't stay away from profession jokes and lawyer jokes are some of my favorite but I also try to use a bit of common sense. i don't tell them infront of lawyers unless I know them and they have a sense of humour. If the person knows you're joking and can deal with it fine. If not, i advise keeping it to yourself. It gets dicey now with people here in the United States ready to sue each other at the drop of a hat. Use common sense people and remember, if God didn't want us to laugh, he wouldn't have let us get away with creating politics. Kindest reguards, Neil