@ Sparkle. Calling a dog a dog can only be regarded as derogatory by the person doing it. Anyone hearing the description would only hear the word and not the insult intended. Now if you were to call me a dog I may just wop you one.
@ Roger. The man who made this comment prides himself on his superior IQ. Surely he is responsible for the words that come out of his mouth. I did not make a formal complaint and do not intend to do so but I do think the apology was needed though not from the BBC but from the " leading member of high IQ society Mensa" who voiced an opinion on National Television.
Should we not stand up for those of us who, for no fault of their own, do not have the ability stand up for themselves. Is standing up against this type of stereotyping now not allowed? Is there now a form of second class level of society that can become victims because no one will speak on their behalf.
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I'd bet that every single person who complained to the BBC was offended on behalf of someone else. I despair of our society, we really have completely lost the ability to hold things in proportion. Everything has become an excuse for outrage.
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.... and this is why I posted. Likening being offended when comments/jokes etc were aimed at minority groups who are well able to fight their own battles to being critical when someone targets groups of people who can not so ably defend themselves is completely wrong.
I now realise my views are out of line with the way some of you view your obligations to protect certain groups of society but I make no apologies for my opinions and will now withdraw from this thread.