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Bel, Naut's right, unfortunately..it's still heard here in Canada, too..
maybe the same word, or others that should have been silenced long ago..
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posted by
Rumor
on September 8, 2008 at 1:31 PM
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Bel
It's a sad fact, but racism is alive and well in this world, and certainly not only in the US. And in many parts of the world it takes forms that would surprise you...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 8, 2008 at 5:23 AM
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Those who blurt such things are a disrespect to themselves! Did you go to the Walmart in St. Ignace? I love Castle Rock, have all my life! sam
posted by
sam444
on September 7, 2008 at 5:30 PM
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I was shocked last night when Mr. King on his programme asked a
question of his guest that was "off" in a racial way. Your experience saddens me and distresses me very much.
posted by
Kabu
on September 6, 2008 at 6:27 PM
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It seems to me that the tribes want to 'circle the wagons'!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on September 6, 2008 at 2:50 PM
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Re: Lustorlove
I grew up in a home that the word was used very casually. I do realize there was a time that it was used commonly, I like to believe that today we have learned better, but sadly not all have figured out how ridiculous this behavior really is.
posted by
Bel_
on September 6, 2008 at 10:29 AM
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Re: Straightforward
you make an excellent point!
posted by
Bel_
on September 6, 2008 at 10:27 AM
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Re: Vogue
I suspect that brain will never develop enough to get it.
posted by
Bel_
on September 6, 2008 at 10:27 AM
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Re: Troosha
I was floored to hear it used and even worse used so comfortably. I hate ignorance.
posted by
Bel_
on September 6, 2008 at 10:26 AM
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Re: Taps
I agree!
posted by
Bel_
on September 6, 2008 at 10:25 AM
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Re: Heck, I was shocked when I heard that people still use the F word
Me too Shelly!
posted by
Bel_
on September 6, 2008 at 10:25 AM
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Re:Azur
we can always hope.
posted by
Bel_
on September 6, 2008 at 10:24 AM
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my mom would of used that word but that is the era she grew up in
posted by
Lanetay
on September 6, 2008 at 10:17 AM
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But we needn't lose hope Bel. There are people who have gone farther and I
guess it will be a matter of time before we all go farther than we have
posted by
Straightforward
on September 6, 2008 at 10:09 AM
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It's great that you challenged the sod and I hink your parting shot was great although I doubt his brain was developed enough to appreciate what you said.A
for courage on your part.
posted by
vogue
on September 6, 2008 at 9:54 AM
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Bel
I was surprised to read that there are still people out there who would use "the word". Like you, I thought we had progressed well beyond such
overt racism. It is sad, if not pathetic.
posted by
Troosha
on September 6, 2008 at 9:50 AM
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Bel, A lot of people have come a long way from that, but some (sad to say) never will because they don't want to. Also sad to say, most of "them" have children who will follow in their footsteps. All we can really do is teach our children well and set a good example.
posted by
TAPS.
on September 6, 2008 at 9:37 AM
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Heck, I was shocked when I heard that people still use the F word
for gay people.
btw...I would have called security on that guy for calling you that. Dumbass.
posted by
shelly_b
on September 6, 2008 at 4:58 AM
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Bel
Some people have not come farther than this. Take heart in the fact that it shocked you. If you accepted it as normal then things would be beyond hope. And good for you for speaking. If enough people speak well maybe it begins too shift people like that, or at least keep them quiet.
posted by
Azur
on September 6, 2008 at 12:46 AM
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