When people post homophobic, uninformed, racist, or merely stupid comments, should they be allowed to delete comments?

I just saw a seriously uninformed, foolish and insulting comment in the form of a question, and when the questioner was called on it, he just deleted comments that he didn't like. I don't think people should have the option of saying stupid stuff and then deleting responses that call attention to their homophobic and racist assumptions.

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firefall · 61-69, M

Well if it offends you, flag it up and let the organisers deem whether its offensive enough to be deleted. And, of course, block the poster, because why would you want to talk to someone like that?