The Politics of being offended


The Top Ten victim stories of 2005 as listed in USWR
RealClearPolitics is running a US News and World Report commentary by John Leo.

Critics have noticed that nobody is responsible for anything anymore, since almost everyone is a victim. Here are the top 10 victim stories of 2005:

CHILDREN OF WITCHES ARE VICTIMIZED BY HALLOWEEN. Coming to class dressed as a witch on Halloween is a violation of "equitable schools policies," according to the Toronto district school board. The board said it feared "traumatic shock" if children treat "the Christian sexist demonization of pagan religious beliefs as 'fun.'"

BRITISH MUSLIMS ARE VICTIMIZED BY PIGLET AND PIGGY BANKS. Novelty pig calendars, toys, and even a tissue box featuring Winnie the Pooh and Piglet have been banned in the benefits department at Dudley Council, West Midlands, out of deference to Muslim sensibilities.

STUDENTS ARE VICTIMIZED BY THE DISAPPEARANCE OF LOW WEEKEND PRICES IN BARS. Pressured by the University of Wisconsin and a federal campaign against binge drinking, 24 bars near the Madison campus agreed to end cut-rate weekend prices. Three students and a Minneapolis law firm failed to convince a Wisconsin circuit judge that this represented conspiracy and price-fixing. But they are suing again in federal court. Legal costs to the bar owners so far: $250,000.

Check out the rest, they are all pretty funny.

Oh, and in case you are wondering, I don't know of any witches who are offended by Halloween. Most of the buzz on the internet since this story emerged is that this is an attempt by evangelical fundamentalists (whose faith shall remain nameless in this entry) to open the door to more control over religion in schools.

— NeoWayland

Posted: Mon - November 14, 2005 at 05:10 AM  Tag


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