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Originally Posted by photon
Of course some people find it offensive, for some reason some people think that what they think and believe should be immune to being questioned, scrutinized, criticized and ridiculed. Being able to express an opinion is ok as long as it's one you agree with eh mr-billboard-defacer.
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Your quote was fine till you said ridiculed. Anyone who uses ridicule when dealing with what people believe has lost my respect.
What, people are allowed to ridicule, but aren't allowed to be outraged? Being able to mock an opinion is ok, as long as those who disagree with you shut up?
If someone is going to mock someone else, they should be darn well ready to face the consequences of that mockery - which would be outrage.
Resorting to mockery to deal with arguments (or worse yet, to start them) leads to polarization and is one of the biggest problems with western society nowadays. Mockery shuts down proper discussion and argument, and in no way enhances it.