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Old 09-19-2009, 12:33 AM   #36
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Re: American Indians look to high court

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So the offensive level of a term is dependent upon the number of people who are offended by it?
You can't merrily cater to everyone, at some point people are going to have to grow a spine or get thicker skin.

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That's interesting. So therefore a derogatory term would no longer be derogatory following an effective genocide of those people?
Cool! I'm on board. In honor of your idea we'll call it the 'For Coff Redskins' Project. Deal?

Redskins is NOT a racial slur. Never was. No Professional team has been named a derogatory term because you're trying to sell stuff and present an inspiring image. How would that make any sense?
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