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A Few Responses on Offensive Language, Stick and Stones, and Political Correctness

Posted By: phil simborg
Date: Tuesday, 23 November 2010, at 6:52 a.m.

In Response To: A Few Responses on Offensive Language, Stick and Stones, and Political Correctness (joe freedman)

Actually, the more I think about it, "Polish Prime" truly is offensive in that it suggests that it is a dumb thing to do, suggesting that Polish people do dumb things, and it is therefore offensive. However, if the term more accurately and statistically applies to the ethnicity or group, it would not be a slur, just an anology. Because I also strive to hard to be politically correct, I've come up with some suggestions:

For example, an "Indian Prime" might be okay, because the single checkers simply form a bunch of dots in a row. No slur there, just an accurate depiction.

Possibly a "Female Prime" because each checker stands alone, proudly, thinking that it cannot be hit?

"Tea-Party Prime" because they won't join up with any other checkers even though they would be far more effective if they did?

As long as we're all careful not to offend anyone, I guess it's not that important what we call it.

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