Comedy Central is being assailed for a show in production that hasn't even aired yet. The issue? Apparently, the show will find humor in mocking Jesus. Sooo...Where's the beef?
Should anything be off limits when it comes to humor? Nope! Each of us brings our own perspective to humor and we all have our lists of topics we're never going to find funny. I know I have my own list! But, that doesn't mean I'd censor what others are entertained by. Comedy Central caved under pressure from Muslim groups over an earlier venture that mocked Mohammed and never aired the planned program. Here's hoping CC doesn't make the same mistake with this one. In general, I much prefer being occasionally offended to any erosion of our 1st Amendment rights.
Should anything be off limits when it comes to humor? Nope! Each of us brings our own perspective to humor and we all have our lists of topics we're never going to find funny. I know I have my own list! But, that doesn't mean I'd censor what others are entertained by. Comedy Central caved under pressure from Muslim groups over an earlier venture that mocked Mohammed and never aired the planned program. Here's hoping CC doesn't make the same mistake with this one. In general, I much prefer being occasionally offended to any erosion of our 1st Amendment rights.