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2 responses to “Stephen Fry: It’s now very common to hear people say, “I’m rather offended by that”, as if that gives them certain rights”

1. 2013/03/23

   Joe Carvalho

   I love the “No shit Sherlock” statement. I’m rather tired of the political correctness ranting. Today, one can’t say “Dude, you’re so totally killer awesome” without having the authorities knocking at your door. Not that one should use the phrase “Dude, you’re so totally killer awesome”.

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2. 2013/03/24

   Dave Walker

   Of course, problems happen when it *does* give them certain rights. Rather a lot was written about such situations, this week.

   Also, there are so many multiple standards depending on who takes offence at whom, that the whole thing really does become meaningless, “except when it isn’t”.

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