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Originally Posted by willravel
Niggardly? In my dictionary, between the word "niggardly" and it's definition, it says "often offensive". Do you know why it says that? Because it is. Because gookly and beanerly are also offensive.
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This is not an apt comparison. The etymological roots of niggardly differ from the etymological roots of nigger. Saying niggardly is nothing like saying "gookly" or "beanerly" (Both of which I've never heard of, but if they are actual words, I would wager that their etymological roots are racist). I do agree that it is absurd to be fired for saying "niggardly". The decision to fire the guy seems to be a result of the ignorance of those who heard him rather than his own ignorance. Sometimes people lose their jobs for being politically insensitive. Sometimes, it may be appropriate. This isn't one of those times.