I ascribe to the sticks and stones theory ala BoCo. Maybe it is easier for me b/c I'm not gay or whatever.
Interesting question above - why is it that the N -word (and perhaps the S-word for hispanics) are so emotive (and something most people would not touch with a 10 foot pole, but mick,fag, polack, etc are more widely accepted/fair game for more people?
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