I have to say I’m horrified by what is recounted here. A few weeks ago, I came across news of how american punk band The Descendents were being criticised for using the word ‘spaz’ in their latest album title. To many, including myself, that is a term of offense. The band seemed to think they were being clever for using it. That article details the appalling abuse the makers of the petition have received from the band’s fans. It’s staggering how childish they are being, hurling insults at anyone who objects to the name. Free speech is one thing, but to deliberately and knowingly use a hurtful word quite another. To then go on to attack those you’ve offended, insulting them further and refusing to admit you’re in the wrong, isn’t ‘punk’, it’s just childish.