Do I have the right to be offensive?

[pdunc]

Am I allowed to say things that offend other people?
I do not mean to threaten people, but can I say things that offend others without being at risk of legal action?

Examples: Can I call someone else's beliefs false? Can I call people in wheelchairs 'spinals'? Can I say that I think specific traditions are foolish? Can I say I think Princess Diana was a *****?

[Booldawg]

You're probably more at risk of losing many of your front teeth.

Did this help?

[paraffin]

And I believe in the Tooth Fairy!

[Dina73]

The thing to try and learn is to think these things in your head, but without actually saying them.

Most people do it if they are honest.