From the original: > As I went to pack my bag, I noticed that my co-workers had stopped working long enough to stare at the television screen, which showed tho

From the original: > As I went to pack my bag, I noticed that my co-workers had stopped working long enough to stare at the television screen, which showed thousands of protestors filling the New York City streets just blocks from where we sat. Suddenly, one of my teammates spoke up: "Ugh. This is getting a bit ridiculous," she said. "I'm sorry. Does anyone else think this is ridiculous?" Valid question. And not everyone thinks the same way. And people should not under any circumstances have to walk on eggshells because someone might be offended. Where is the line drawn? By the person who is offended? We should just all not open our mouths. > My hands stopped zipping up my backpack, and I turned my head far enough to see her in my periphery -- sitting behind me with her head shaking and arms folded in exasperation. So what? So what??? (Not to mention that there could be many explanations for 'exasperation or even if it really was 'exasperation'. > "These protestors aren't going to solve anything," she said. "Like, what are those people even trying to do? Seriously. What are they trying to do? Make people mad about getting stuck in traffic? Piss people off because they can't get to Grand Central? It's annoying. I just can't stand it." Perfectly fine to say and I would have said that. To bad most people are not willing to admit that they either think similar things and/or don't think that is bad to say under any circumstances. Bottom line: Stop trying to make everyone stop voicing their opinion with your thought police about what is acceptable.