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I know that anecdotal evidence alone does not prove anything. We can all cite anomalies. After all, Hitler loved dogs and, after his mother died, wrote extensive praises of the Jewish doctor who had cared for her. However, to put forth an argument on a web site, one is practically limited to citing examples. Therefore, I recommend any of the many books that have documented how open discourse is under attack in this country. In my opinion the incidents I mentioned are not one-time oddities but are instead representative of a PC silliness that has now become the rule, not the exception.

As for "hate speech," saying, "I'm going to kill you," has long been illegal in the U.S. And "You dirty [you fill it in]" has long been considered "fighting words." But today, practically anything that makes someone uncomfortable can qualify as "hate speech."

Now tell me your honest opinion of this:

Q: How many Jewish mothers does it take to change a light bulb?

A: None. You go. Have a good time. I'll just sit here at home, alone, in the dark.

Is anybody out there truly offended by that? Should someone who tells that joke be sent to re-education camp? If so, send a one-way ticket to the person I heard it from, my Jewish business partner.