Who's In Control? Who Has The Power?

In any democratic society or culture, you can easily determine who has the power.

What group is it OK to make fun of?  Who has no recourse if publicly ridiculed by a comedian?  Who cannot go to the ACLU or other such organization to seek retribution for a verbal slight?  Whatever group fits that description is definitely in power in a democratic society.  Power is held by those perceived to be strong.  If one needs protection, weakness is implied.