<p>jym, typically lacking in logic or reason. If one is offended it does not follow an offense occurred. If feelings are bruised it does not mean an offense occurred. I was attempting to assuage hurt feelings which does not mean I gave offense necessarily.</p>
<p>People may be hurt or feel offended because of a thin skin, inability to reason without egocentricity, emotionality, stupidity, etc etc.</p>
<p>Let me sum it up one last time: I am sorry some were offended or hurt. It was not my intention and I do not believe I did anything to give offense. But I acknowledge the sensitivities of some and if my strong argumentative tone was ill received, I do apologize for not taking your sensitivities into account.</p>
<p>For some who took offense because I supposedly insulted the parent: we can only grow up and be fully adult when we see our parents as they are, in many ways limited human beings with all the flaws inherent to the human condition . We already see them for all the good in them. Let us also be open to the fact that they too can be vain, insecure, etc etc. if this be offensive, well, I have given more offense, haven’t I?</p>