Inoffensive

     Over the years Americans have somehow gotten the idea that we have the right not to be offended.  A lot of ridiculous rules have been created to support this ridiculous right.  In many public schools Christmas has become "winter holiday" in order not to offend atheists and people of other religions.  The pledge of allegiance is considered too exclusive to be recited in some schools.  We are sacrificing American culture to the god of political correctness, all for an imaginary right.
     Segue to Chick-fil-A.  Because to mayor of Boston didn't like Chick-fil-A's financial support of traditional marriage legislation, he refused to let them open restaurants there.  I repeat because one individual who happened to hold office found the company's pro-marriage stand offensive, he denied permission for a business to open in his city.  This set off a fire storm of support for Chick-fil-A, including a "Chick-fil-A Day", which had customers lined up down the sidewalk for a chance to eat there. It was, no doubt, their most profitable day ever. Gays also used the occasion for their own protest, but they did it by being customers. Go ahead, hurt me some more.  The Bible has many examples of the evil plans of God enemies being turned into a blessing for his people.
     Even those who strongly disagree with Chick-fil-A's beliefs came down hard on the mayor for abusing the power of his office.  Since the incident shed light on corruption in the permit process and made the chain more popular than ever, it wound up being a good thing.  But the underlying error was not repudiated, anyone living in a society of more than one person is going to be offended.  I'm even offended by the bossy lady I see in the mirror from time to time.  Collectively we need to grow up and live in the real world. If anyone finds that offensive--tough.