I wonder if the word 'bitch' is now considered unacceptable in any circumstance or if the context is what makes it such an outrage. I suspect it is the latter, which leads me to wonder if there may be some sort of double standard in the kinds of vulgarity one can casually employ. I mean, I see the term 'bitch' being tossed casually in episodes of sex in the city, and conversely amongst men in a more, for the lack of a better term, 'locker room'-like context. From my limited observations of such interactions, I feel like tension arises in the use of the term from across people of different genders.

If the end goal or point of all this is complete and utter gender equality, then should we strive to get to a place where people can call each other a 'bitch' and have it interpreted as an offensive but not necessarily gender related remark? I apologize if my thoughts have offended anyone.. this is the logical chain of thought I've waded though in my head but I realize I could just very well be off base, considering how sensitive this subject can be. If I've caused any offense, I apologize in advance and would like to express that I am just curious what everyone else thinks about this and don't mean to justify Dave's actions or anything like that..

Just would like to sort of work it out in my head, and would appreciate input from the community, I guess.