"I think the general reaction among people I know is something close to "sigh... *rolls eyes*". Not really offended. It's irritating, perhaps, that such views still persist among certain people. The good thing is that such people don't last long in positions of responsibility any more.".
Can you explain, please, exactly what you meant when you wrote the last sentence, Jim? I read it like this: people who hold certain opinions should either (a) NOT be hired for certain "responsible" positions, or (b) that they should be removed from those positions if they express "such views" in public. Is my interpretation a true, a half true, or an untrue representation your views?