Writer's Block: Yes, offense taken
Being that I am a homosexual and part of a minority that has been looked upon with disgust for many years, of course I take offense to prejudiced remarks-if they are meant with literally, cruel intentions. My family and myself are very sarcastic people, and sometimes do make fun of other races, minorities, etc. However, it is done with no harm intended and would not be said in front of a member of those minorities/races. But if a typical family dinner is going on, and if someone, a male especially, makes a remark about my homosexuality in a derogatory manner, then I am prone to say something in return of extreme candidness and in a vindictive manner. I wouldn't care who was at the table, I'd most likely say something so that my sexuality was not looked down upon, especially by someone who is supposed to love me unconditionally. In a different scenario, if someone were to make a remark about a friend of mine or someone I knew in their presence, I would remain more quiet, but I'd most likely make facial remarks that were clear to the person who misspoke. I'd feel ashamed that my family or friends made a hurtful comment about them, and after the event/hangout, I'd apolagize to my friend for their actions and act as if it were my own fault, since I am one to feel guilty in such matters, whether I or someone I know was the root of the issue. I'd also confront whoever said the remark in private, and let it be known that it was unacceptable, and won't be tolerated as long as I'm around. I am one to fool around, make jokes, and that kind of thing, but you can always tell when someone really means what they say. And it is simply wrong to say discriminating things infront of those being talked about,, since being a different race or sexuality, they already struggle with a plethora of issues, that don't need to be added to.