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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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To not make jokes or negative comments about other people's physical appearance, race or religion?
PumpkinAngel
Laughing at someone's physical appearance is funny to you?
PumpkinAngel
Sigh.
PumpkinAngel
I have, they were just taken out of context.
PumpkinAngel
Because it was discussed in the previous posts, it was a conversation and not a stand alone post.
PumpkinAngel
There is a difference between laughing at one's self and laughing at others, don't you agree?
PumpkinAngel
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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