To a certain extent, I do understand what you are saying. And I have been trying to find the best way to explain my view on that matter. First and foremost, allow me to emphasize that I will most certainly DEFEND innocent folks who are in need of defending if I am in a position to do so. No ifs, ands, or buts. That is just how I am programmed. Granted, I do understand there may be some amount of anger involved in some circumstances. And as long as it is a controlled anger, that is fine. (Rage takes away almost all thinking abilities.) However, I am still baffled about the whole, “I am SO offended!” part of it. ESPECIALLY if the insult is not directed at me personally. For instance, there are many racial slurs I hear from time to time that certainly grate my nerves. But I typically just roll my eyes and shake my head at the ignorance of those using such insults. Sure, it can be really annoying sometimes, but it in no way OFFENDS me. (Even if it is directed at me.) Of course, depending on the circumstances, I would absolutely step in to help defend the target of said insults if the individual is incapable of defending himself/herself, or is not able to resolve that matter alone. But, again, it is not because I am offended by the actions of the aggressive imbecile. I would not lower myself to give the cretin the satisfaction of allowing such ignorant stupidity to affect me like that. See what I mean? (Hoping this is making some amount of sense.)
Basically, I guess I simply don’t understand the disturbing obsession with “being offended” in today’s society. It’s like way too many people are out there ACTIVELY SEARCHING for somebody or something by which to be offended. Almost like a damn contest or something to see who can be offended the most. As if everybody is looking for an excuse to be a “victim.” To say it is pathetic would be an incredible understatement, in my opinion. Anyway, I guess I’ll climb down off my soapbox for now. Anybody has anything insulting to say to me about this, please be aware of my sensitive feelings.
(Edit to locate nearest “Safe Space”.)