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Does My Sense of Humor Make Me a Racist?

Dark, demented, inappropriate and even offensive humor is often my favorite kind. Does this make a bad person or just someone who doesn't put boundaries on humor?

Usually when I write a commentary, I have a pretty definitive opinion or particular stance on a topic. I attempt to convey that position and offer reasons for my views. Today, however, I am merely expressing an internal conundrum as I try to reconcile a duality in my beliefs. I am a huge fan of comedy, specifically standup comedy. Some of my favorite performers are also some of the most “offensive” or “inappropriate” artists. Lisa Lampenelli, Daniel Tosh, Chelsea Handler, Sarah Silverman, Kathy Griffin – the list goes on. It started many years ago when I was a child and would sneak into our den and listen to my parents’ comedy albums featuring Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor and George Carlin. Many of the comedians I enjoy often use humor …

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