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>> On Fri, 22 Sep 2006 22:24:44 -0400, Methuselah Jones wrote
(in article ):

> Carved in mystic runes upon the very living rock, the last words of Rob
> Perkins of rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated make plain: 
> 
>> Charlie Edmondson wrote:
>> 
>>>> Rob, who can't tell who is or is not a bigot
>>>> 
>>> Would you have prefered the term in its original form, using the
>>> dreaded 'N' word? 
>> 
>> No, and I don't wish to consider the comment in relative terms,
>> either. Or discuss it. I was simply a bit shocked to see it *here*,
>> where we have types, races, and religions of all kinds, and where
>> there is generally a bit of sensitivity to the feelings of others on
>> any matter. 
> 
> You have to bear in mind differing backgrounds too, Rob. Of course, I 
> can't speak for Phil, but it is quite possible that he simply has used 
> the term for years, and heard it used for years, without ever having 
> considered or been told that it might be offensive. And when a person is 
> not intending to offend, it can be easy to forget what terms are 
> offensive.<<

Er, on what planet is the n-word not considered offensive?

Amy
                                  
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