It's my party

So I was at this party where the host had invited 250 friends and relatives. There was lots of laughs shared and conversations had and for the most part it was a pretty good time. Except the host kept walking through the room with a megaphone saying a bunch of incredilby offensive things.

They would rant out their extreme opinions on whatever was being talked, much to the surprise of their guests- Opinions so extreme that they usually offended a large group of people who were actually AT THE PARTY.  Politics, religion, guns, even sexuality and race - nothing was taboo for this host.

Quite often the host was just ignored, but ocassionally when something was over the top, one of the offended persons would stand up and be like "I'm sorry but that is really offensive".  And the host would throw a fit, claiming it was their party and they could say what they want.

And technically the host is correct, except it wasn't a party - it was Facebook - which is kinda like a party. 

I have strong opinions on controversial things as well. But I will discuss those opinons with close friends, family, and like-minded individuals.  Sure I rant on my blog, but you aren't going to see me take to here and be down-right offensive to a large segment of the population.  Especially a segment that is apparently close enough to have come to my party!

When you say something offensive on Facebook, everyone at your party can see it. And what's worse, they can see when someone you've offended speaks up. 

Please people, don't be the person on a megaphone.  I do encourage you to always have an opinon, even if it is controversial, but please be cognizant of the fact that your opinion may be offensive.  And to those who feel that "if they don't like what I have to say, they can just unfriend me"... you know what.. I hope they all do.

I do beleive that we should all be able to speak our minds. But we should not be hurtful to each other. I think there is a fine line and people need to recognize where that is.