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If free speech is a right, then one has a duty to be offended (at times), otherwise the freedom of speech isn’t being fully exercised, IMO. Like BW, I too will put in some research into the story, creating backgrounds, etc, because I like a certain plausible realism to it, but there are definitely elements that aren’t realistic. Heck, some of my characters would likely have been labeled as sex offenders a long time ago…. That said, there are aspects of the story where the research isn’t needed, and a stereotype works adequately because it’s not the main point. (ie, a waiter, a clerk, or otherwise unimportant role). Just my $0.02 worth.

Strong second to that sentiment. In the words of Lazarus Long: there is always a reason to vote. The times when the choices are between bad and worse are more poignant times where the practice is needed even more.

You, of all people, should know the importance of exercising that all important right. KUDOS TO KARI. B