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Originally Posted by Gilda
Words have power. That's why we're here discussing things. That's why Shakespeare is considered so much more important a writer than any of dozens of contemporary writers. I think it's a bit short sighted to use language that on it's face is intended to be insulting and then try to shift blame to the offended party for being offended by said usage.
Gilda
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I disagree. Words have power only if you let them. There doesn't need to be any "blame" when someone is insulted or offended.
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