It's much easier to make jokes about sensitive issues if there is some dissent, some conflict.
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There are people who can talk sensibly about a controversial issue; they're called humorists.
It's not nice to make fun of people with issues.
Candidates should be extremely cautious in displaying a sense of humor. If he or she tells a joke with a point, there is almost certain to be some minority group offended.
A sense of humor is a major defense against minor troubles.
I'm pretty equal opportunity when it comes to issues to joke about.
As you get older, as you become more sensitive, feel more, it becomes harder to make jokes. You censor yourself.
Conservative humor is frankly harder than liberal humor. You get points for just being liberal. You can get more points if you make fun of your own side sometimes.
The greater the controversy, the more you need manners.
Let's face it: It's difficult enough to be funny without worrying about what is going to offend whom.
Humor and seriousness are not in opposition to each other.