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To: sirchtruth
My only problem though is liberals try to do this same thing with other "words," which they deem offensive. PC is a direct avenue to the abridgement of free speech. You have to tread very lightly with this issue.

It is little more than an attempt to create control by intimidation. Ban this, ban that, yada yada yada. Then they can accuse the opposition of hate speech, etc. They get to play their various social-conscience cards (race, ethnic, gender, age, etc.).

It is much more than dis-using a certain word. It is a method of control by intimidation.

Watch the similar methods being used against sports teams that use Native American tribal names, etc..
35 posted on 01/27/2008 5:49:44 AM PST by TomGuy
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To: TomGuy
Watch the similar methods being used against sports teams that use Native American tribal names, etc..

Exactly, you're making my point better than I can. We can all agree a word is offensive, but that's where decorum, morales, values, and responsiblity have to take over witin a person. A person needs to decide to deem a word not worthy of useage and act accordly, but never be discouraged from exercising their right to free speech.

Remember, with free speech comes responsibility. If my tagline ever should be highlighted, now is the time.

46 posted on 01/27/2008 6:13:54 AM PST by sirchtruth (No one has the RIGHT not to be offended...)
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