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Originally Posted by Osem

Niles - I rather think you're the one who's made assumptions and turned a post into something it wasn't.

In answer to those who've asked, no I wasn't particularly offended but I'm still glad he apologised. On the other hand I'm certain some disabled people get pretty hacked off by casual remarks like these which are all too common and can be quite hurtful. To what extent remarks like his equate to remarks like those made by Ron Atkinson or those who feel it's OK to call people lazy fat sods is a purely personal matter - I'm sure some people are more offended than others by all sorts of things. The point I was trying to make is that it's possible to offend (inadvertently or otherwise) others in all sorts of ways and perhaps if society was a bit more willing to accept apologies when they're sincerely offered, the world would be a fairer and better place.

Is that clear enough for you now Niles?