On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 03:14:23 PM Joe wrote: > > And finally, there are a few people who are just plain prickly... but > one of the most important of all freedoms is the freedom to offend. As is the freedom to choose to brush off offenses--be they real or perceived-- or to take them personally. I'm sure Miss Manners has waxed eloquently on the topic more than once.