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Date Posted: 20:01:16 09/16/07 Sun
Author: Lynx
Subject: Re: Is an ethnic slur an ethnic slur, even if it isn't?
In reply to: Deep Diction 's message, "Re: Is an ethnic slur an ethnic slur, even if it isn't?" on 19:45:07 09/16/07 Sun

>Different cultures are offended by different things.
>That doesn't surprise me at all. Also, in Latina
>America they're most likely hearing a version of the
>dialogue that has been dubbed into Spanish by a native
>speaker, whereas an American voice imitating a
>Mexican's accent might have been part of why Mexicans
>in America are offended by Speedy.

That's just it, D. There were no offended Mexican-Americans. The Cartoon Network took this action proactively based on zero complaints.

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