"I think as many people go out of their way to be offended"
I don't know many, if any
I know plenty who consider some things more than others do and end up being labelled PC
Different thing altogether
"published in Ireland (that is, the Republic) by Irish publishers. "
Quite often compiled by Irish Americans - it's referred to as "the Irish Uncle Tom syndrome"
America produces 'Polak' jokes or "hillbilly" in the same way - there are still - "acceptable racism"
Jim Carroll