Trying not to stay silent in the age of offence

At a time when freedom of speech is under constant threat, we all need to do our best to protect it. At this particular time in history, no one can afford any more silence, writes Joyce Fegan.

You can say nothing anymore. Some think it’s political correctness gone mad, that people are too easily offended. It’s like we’re all talking on eggshells in case we cause someone offence.