I agree with you. There are many words I personally have never used due to the fact that I find them offensive, let alone do I wish to offend others. I did grow up with a very biggoted family and yet I never felt the need to follow along with them.

However, they will NEVER take the f-word from me. I just choose to be an adult and use it when I'm not working or around other people's kids and families. My family already knows where I park my truck.