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Felix overhears Daniel telling a joke that makes fun of doctors. Felix’s mom is a doctor, and Felix is offended by the joke. Does Felix have a legal case against Daniel?

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No, mildly offending someone is not grounds for a legal case.
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D. No, because offensive speech is protected under the First Amendment.

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