Usually, if I feel offended by something somebody says, I take a second look at the person and consider if I want to give that sort of idiot the satisfaction of knowing that I have any regard for the content of his comments.If they’re not an idiot, then there’s usually a misunderstanding, or, rarely, an actual insult. Only at the last is there any use in being offended.
You know what, though – while it’s true that some people are oversensitive (and I admit that I am one of them at times), I still think there are a lot of things spoken aloud that are truly insensitive. There have been some truly egregious acts of racism and prejudice in recent history, and the wounds from those acts are often still unhealed. So sometimes people overreact to something minor. And often times what one person thinks is “minor” is actually quite unjust, so a person is right to speak out and try to prevent that kind of thing from being said in the future.
Ida No over 12 years ago
The fact that you are offended offends me.
margueritem over 12 years ago
Sadly, this is too close to the truth to be funny.
firedome over 12 years ago
lawsuits to follow…
TechnoScotty over 12 years ago
NEWSFLASH!!!: Brewster Rockit gets sued by Starbucks for trademark infringement on their planned coffee house on the International Space Station!
Coyoty Premium Member over 12 years ago
I prefer to be called a detail-oriented commentator, and I demand an apology.
Varnes over 12 years ago
Oh, man, isn’t that just like robots? What losers. I think we should make it harder for them to vote. I support genetic testing at the polling booth.
Varnes over 12 years ago
No life, no vote!
El Ctrosan over 12 years ago
Empty chair? Doonesbury.
Ray_C over 12 years ago
Being the victim is a huge advantage.
gordrogb Premium Member over 12 years ago
I find apologies offensive but I’m not sure what to do about it.
Rakkav over 12 years ago
It’s possible that she’s gone to kick Brewster’s stern… sternly.
darkandrobust over 12 years ago
The Academia Waltz 1/29/12
Jeffpaul over 12 years ago
We ALL sound like we’re offended by this strip.
jimguess over 12 years ago
Right! I certainly hope so!
Sherlock Watson over 12 years ago
Way to go, Brewster; now all the Spider-Man, X-Men, and Twilight fans will be against you.
Nebulous Premium Member over 12 years ago
Usually, if I feel offended by something somebody says, I take a second look at the person and consider if I want to give that sort of idiot the satisfaction of knowing that I have any regard for the content of his comments.If they’re not an idiot, then there’s usually a misunderstanding, or, rarely, an actual insult. Only at the last is there any use in being offended.
NightOwl19 over 12 years ago
You know what, though – while it’s true that some people are oversensitive (and I admit that I am one of them at times), I still think there are a lot of things spoken aloud that are truly insensitive. There have been some truly egregious acts of racism and prejudice in recent history, and the wounds from those acts are often still unhealed. So sometimes people overreact to something minor. And often times what one person thinks is “minor” is actually quite unjust, so a person is right to speak out and try to prevent that kind of thing from being said in the future.
giratina08 over 12 years ago
Sometimes it does not work… A lot of bullies are encouraged by your pain, and sensitivity. Still, always try!
BillWa over 12 years ago
The three groups you are not only allowed to degrade and demena, but encouraged. Whites, Christians and Southeners
tegm over 12 years ago
huh, so now they’re upset with one, specific human?