Patience has its limits. Take it too far, and it's cowardice.

Oh, I'm not just going too far, I've arrived.

It's more direct; no more beating around the bush. It looks like they're reaching the limits of their patience.

Hatred is the coward's revenge for being intimidated.

The notion of political correctness declares certain topics, certain expressions, even certain gestures, off-limits. What began as a crusade for civility has soured into a cause of conflict and even censorship.

All too often, academic departments defend their territory with the passion of cornered animals, though with far less justification.