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| Thu, 04-12-2007 - 6:22pm |
I've been thinking about the recent discussion about "opinions" and the Imus case comes to mind as an example, an extreme example for sure...but an example none the less.
Here's a link to one of the many stories about this issue
http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/TV/04/09/imus.ap/index.html?eref=ew?cid=CNN+Showbiz+Feed
So is it true, if someone

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Okay, but that's not what I said.
PumpkinAngel
Yes, it does.
PumpkinAngel
Yes, for example
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Racists comments are not a shame?
PumpkinAngel
Get back to me when you put into the context in which it was written.
PumpkinAngel
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I think my point was pretty clear. So in your opinion every rapper that uses the N word is a racist?
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WOuld I leap to their defense? If they couldnt defend themselves yes of course I would. Remember I am the one that says I believe in Free Speech, and that people that make stupid comments can be fired back at.
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Yes I tell my children this all the time.
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This is a great theory but doesnt really apply to what I said. A racist would never apologize for their statements. That is why I used the KKK as an example. If Imus were a racist he would have never apologized for the statements he made.
I expected context to be followed, oh well.
PumpkinAngel
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In simple terms..I can but you cant. Not an acceptable notion.
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I wasnt pointing any fingers at you personally...just the taking back notion.
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That is why we are here. It is really a silly idea that we can but you cant.
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I agree partially. This is why if you dont like racial slurs then dont use the words yourself. It ruins the crediability of the person.
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