@debra9275 wrote:
Seriously, I have a friend named Tony & I often call him Tone. he doesn't find it offensive in the least.
When people here were calling Julia Gillard JULIAR, I found that offensive as they were calling her a liar.
Tony abbott also stood before sign's saying ditch the witch amongst other offensive things. The denigration of the office of PM started with him imo
perhaps he is now reaping some of what he sowed, the name Tone is still not offensive
I found calling Ms Gillard by an incorrect name also offensive and often said so.
