There are two camps here: Those who want to restrict offensive speech in order to foster a more civil dialogue, and those who think restricting offensive speech is worse than offensive speech itself. In one corner you have well-meaning folks who want to protect people from getting their feelings hurt. In the other you have comedians, commentators and rappers who are more concerned about truths, be they funny or serious, than about people's feelings. Triumphs celebrated by the first group might make people feel better at the time, but they come at a great cost.
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