  Jokes are great; they make you laugh. At least most of the time they do. They can hurt though. Just the right tone, the right words and use of imagery, and you just might hurt someone. But never stop the jokes. They heal from the inside. They make you see the stupidity in racial slurs and sexist innuendo, they break the ice and make you feel comfortable. Jokes are an art form. Never stop the art. It is expression and it is essential, but please use this art form well. 
