I have decided to drop the whole PC thing, and that is what this offending/being offended thing is all about. Political Correctness is all about lying to ourselves and being lied to, so others can manipulate us by feigning being offended. Therefore, tell yourself and others the truth, do what is right, and if someone gets offended ... that's their problem ... not yours! As long as we do and say the truth, we should not be guilted into shame, and that is where all of this has led. It just takes tooo much energy to read other folks' minds, so we know if we are offending them, so we can stop doing or not do whatever it is that we think "might" offend them. See how manipulated we have become?
So, Man/Woman up! Do what is right! Say the truth! Don't take on the guilt that belongs to others! Let the other folks worry about themselves! Let your YES be "Yes," and your NO be "No!" Political correctness HAS to come to an end, or we will lose this country.
Having given birth twice, I can tell you that a little brass down the blouse, though it may burn and blister a bit, is not fatal; nor is it as painful as birthing, and it will NOT kill you! So, fire away! If you were there first and someone chooses to remain where your brass is falling, that's their stupidity! Common sense should tell them to move back and wait until you are finished. If you walk up to the line and start showering another with your brass, you deserve the blessing out you're about to get! Make a better arrangement, shake hands, and come out friends. That's all that is needed.
If others don't like your rapid firing, teach them how to do it, too. Show them how much fun it is, and let them know that is what they will most likely really do, if they do have to shoot at a BG. So, they'd better try it in a controlled environment, rather than spray bullets all over the place, when the real deal happens. IMHO.
I hope you can hear my applause from here! Well said, and my sentiments exactly. (except the birthing part and brass down the blouse) don't know anything about that.
