Sensative Strangers

I know there are many things in this world that offend people; whether it's a "curse word" in a movie that an elderly woman doesn't approve of, the use of the word "black" to describe an individual, or someone stating that they are pro-choice. Taking offense doesn't change the situation, it merely changes your perception of the situation. An innocent conversation to some may be a conversation full of evil to another. It really is a waste of time to utter such offenses, when nothing will change it. There will always be another way to offend.