[joglynne]

I don't, on the whole, have a problem of people being genuinely offended whether it is about something that relates directly to them or on behalf of others. If only those concerned had the right to be offended then many issues would never be discussed in the open nor would many victims be brave enough to feel they had the public backing to voice their feelings.

That said I find it astounding how many people seem to enjoy a good rant without bothering to question the validity of the subject they are offended by. I even wonder quite frequently if some people only read the headline, never bothering to read, or watch, whatever it is they have been prompted to find offensive.