people have forgotten that intent matters. also, “It's now very common to hear people say, 'I'm rather offended by that.' As if that gives them certain rights

people have forgotten that intent matters. also, “It's now very common to hear people say, 'I'm rather offended by that.' As if that gives them certain rights. It's actually nothing more... than a whine. 'I find that offensive.' It has no meaning; it has no purpose; it has no reason to be respected as a phrase. 'I am offended by that.' Well, so fucking what." Stephen Fry