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I have to agree that words only have the power behind them that you allow them to. At the same time, I think that part of the reason they're so offensive is because we know the intention behind it, and people do have some pride - no one likes to be limited and defined by such hateful thinking. Whether we are vulnerable to it is another issue; just that someone has the rudeness to define us that way is offensive.
On the flip side, yes, I definitely believe that PC terms are taking over, and I don't like it. I don't have a problem with promoting self-respect and respect for others, but neither do I think we have to tiptoe around everyone's *possible* feelings.
On a side note... I think a lot of the cries of outrage stems from wanting attention than actual offense. I.e. the person who cries foul about a supposed discrimination or something is probably looking for attention, either to themselves or the issue they're complaining about. Controversy stirs up a lot of attention quickly - free publicity for whatever cause they have, or maybe it's just their 15 minutes, I don't know... but I haven't heard of many cases where it seems like a legitimate complaint.
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