Curious.....

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Curious.....
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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

PumpkinAngel

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In reply to: pumpkinangel
Wed, 04-18-2007 - 1:39pm
Well let me know when you can use the correct terms within a post. People and Imus are two totally different things.
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In reply to: pumpkinangel
Wed, 04-18-2007 - 1:40pm

To not make jokes or negative comments about other people's physical appearance, race or religion?

PumpkinAngel

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In reply to: pumpkinangel
Wed, 04-18-2007 - 1:41pm
Well I expect that people would use the correct context. You were the one that wrote PEOPLE. If you were referring to Imus why didnt you say Imus?
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In reply to: pumpkinangel
Wed, 04-18-2007 - 1:42pm

Laughing at someone's physical appearance is funny to you?

PumpkinAngel

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In reply to: pumpkinangel
Wed, 04-18-2007 - 1:46pm
I totally agree. If we cant laugh at ourselves then good grief.
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In reply to: pumpkinangel
Wed, 04-18-2007 - 1:47pm

Sigh.

PumpkinAngel

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In reply to: pumpkinangel
Wed, 04-18-2007 - 1:47pm

I have, they were just taken out of context.

PumpkinAngel

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In reply to: pumpkinangel
Wed, 04-18-2007 - 1:49pm

Because it was discussed in the previous posts, it was a conversation and not a stand alone post.

PumpkinAngel

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In reply to: pumpkinangel
Wed, 04-18-2007 - 1:49pm

There is a difference between laughing at one's self and laughing at others, don't you agree?


PumpkinAngel

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In reply to: pumpkinangel
Wed, 04-18-2007 - 2:02pm

I never said it wasnt sexist. It wasnt racist. Racial maybe...racist no."

Oh please. Calling someone a nappy headed ho, or the "n" word is just "racial" not racist? You clearly need to consult a dictionary.

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Again this puzzles me. I dont understand how someone can be offended by a word they use themselves. If you are offended by a word you probably shouldnt use it."

You didnt answer the question. If you call someone the n word, is it a racist comment? If not, why? If so, then why *isnt* calling someone a nappy headed ho also racist?

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