What the First Amendment Says: "Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech."
What People Think It Says: "I'm allowed to say whatever cruel and bigoted things I want, and you're not allowed to get mad or be offended or call me on it."
Kyjote
People seem to forget about the whole 'other people have the rights to words' as well part. Don't let them get to you. Those who can't think before they speak often can't think much to begin with.