[my_pointy_head_is_sharp]

I’m beyond being offended by Family Guy. This is the equivalent of “Springtime for Hitler” in The Producers — it is self-consciously, intentionally, and conspicuously offensive. When the purpose of the joke is to offend, then to be offended is to fall prey.

Hitler was an evil man, so perhaps he is worthy of being mocked and made fun of on a national stage. But what crimes did Terri Schiavo commit? No, this is nothing that can be made fun of - if you have a soul. I know that many people here (I'm not one of them) watch Family Guy, which is why there is tolerance for this type of "humor". Hey, next they'll be making fun of one of your children's deaths! Hilarious, right? If they make it personal, it might possibly offend YOU. But if it's not a member of your family, hey, then it's OK.

[SnakeDoctor]

>> Hitler was an evil man, so perhaps he is worthy of being mocked and made fun of on a national stage. But what crimes did Terri Schiavo commit? No, this is nothing that can be made fun of - if you have a soul. [...]

Terry Schaivo deserves no ridicule, and I never said this was “OK”.

>> I know that many people here (I’m not one of them) watch Family Guy, which is why there is tolerance for this type of “humor”.

I don’t watch Family Guy. Its pretty tedious. But, the specific intent of this writer is to provoke an emotional reaction from people like you and I. I see no reason to grant him the satisfaction. If his stunts are met with indifference, rather than attention and outrage, his impact will be lessened.

SnakeDoc