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Originally Posted by VitaminH
I think a lot of what people will and won't use has to do with their life experiences. Someone with gay or bi friends is going to be a lot less likely to throw out the phrase "that is so gay" or the like. The same goes for use of the word "retarded"....
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I think that is an excellent way to put it. To think that my homosexual friends could be hurt when I use the english language loosely, well. I just would not want to hurt one of my friends, or an acquaintance, or a potential friend.
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Originally Posted by xepherys
...I think there is a certain level of respect one should have for others, but yes, I do think that's it's a bit over sensitive, BigBen. I am 100% against political correctness. If I could be, I'd be more than 100% against it.
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Hmmmmm. I need to explore this more; I enjoy letting the rules go every once in a while and getting rude and crude (and semi-nude). I am finding an inherent contradiction in the two sentences abover, Xeph. One needs to show respect for others, yet you are 100% against political correctness.
Not to put words in your mouth, but are you rejecting the rule that says "Be sensitive to others feelings and station in society" or are you looking at it like: "Attention: Here is a list of people you need to give special treatment to:"
Because I am an equal footing kind of guy, but I am also in favour of political correctness. Not 100% of the time, mind you.