I wouldn't want to join any club that would have me as a member.
... and there really isn't any parity in comparing jokes to guns - you are likely to survive a a joke to the head... unless it is a grand piano.
I see your point, but the context of how and when a joke is made is an important consideration.
Part of our freedom of speech is to both be offensive and to be offended, the context of how, why and when those things happen tell you more than the joke itself.
I recommend listening to Louis...