Moreall presents an argument that certain types of humor can be morally problematic when they become irresponsible, block compassion or promote prejudice. I would agree with the previous statement, but question the reason for making it and the cases or scenarios that it might be applied to. I find the majority of American western humor to be simplistic and pretty straight forward but I have seen many comedians drawn into controversy over statements taken out of context and misunderstood. While many my blame the comedian for creating this misunderstanding and sometimes hurtful situation, I often blame the audience for being misinformed or uneducated as to the reference or important context which the remarks were generated in. My argument will
