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Originally Posted by cybermike
First off, I have no idea what term we're talking about and would probably be different on a case by case basis. I would assume if it was in fact a condition targeting a specific race there would be no harm in it's name to include that race to specify it from other similar or related conditions. Of course, the name should use the acceptable term referring to those people and not a word that is a racist slur by itself.
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I would first like to say that this forum has been a gift to me, so many of you have a vat of knowledge I feel privileged to be part of even when I don't agree with you..with that being said.....
Cybermike we can not make decisions on a case by case basis, I believe that is what would make it racist. I also believe that is what is wrong with the US but that is for another thread. Even if a term does not contain an epithet, if it is generalized toward a specific group it is RACIST. PERIOD. I believe the very fact that the question needs to be asked, which in turn made the speaker uncomfortable, answers the question that the term need not be used. I applaud you all for talking about a very sensitive subject matter as only ignorance breads hate.