[ekianjo]

> It is society as a group that has decided that "no slurs" is the norm.

Society is not a uniform group with a single way of thinking.

[h0l0cube]

apcragg is probably referring to social mores and the social compact. Ultimately there are conventions, explicit or otherwise, that compel our social interactions.

[ekianjo]

> Ultimately there are conventions, explicit or otherwise, that compel our social interactions.

I agree, but as far as I know in the US the spirit behind such interactions is pretty much described in the constitution, and the first amendment makes it very clear that freedom of opinion/expression is paramount, no matter what.

[alphabettsy]

I think you should review the definition of society.