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Date Posted: 19:54:33 09/16/07 Sun
Author: Deep Diction
Subject: Re: Is an ethnic slur an ethnic slur, even if it isn't?
In reply to: Trys 's message, "Re: Is an ethnic slur an ethnic slur, even if it isn't?" on 17:45:15 09/16/07 Sun

>I have to disagree with that, Doop, at least to some
>extent. In a world where everyone is as reasonable
>and tolerant as you are, then your proposition would
>be more sound.
>
>But some folks are pretty easily offended. The only
>thing I change for them is the frequency which with I
>am around them.
>
>By the way, do you read Steven Brust or Roger Zelazny?

Political correctness isn't infallible. There will always be people who are offended by the slightest perceived injustice. And there is certainly value in disagreement and debate. It's how problems get solved. But as far as day-to-day things go, if I think somebody is going to be pissed if I talk loudly in a restaurant, for example, I just don't do it. Even if other people are.

If I was in a restaurant full of Mexicans, and I wanted to talk to my friend about the Beaners coffee place issue, I'd probably wait until I got home. It's just easier than having to explain to everyone in earshot that I didn't mean anything by it, and I don't risk making somebody think white people are racist.

And I don't know who Steven Brust and Roger Zelazny are.

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