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Originally Posted by nova9
Well trofirhnen, I think some people out there on the intrawebs thinks that to be politically incorrect is the same as being allowed to say racist things. it isn't. I hear people refer to my kind as 'chinks' in public and when I call them out on it, they're saying they just don't like being PC. Nuh-uh. I cannot stress that a racist remark is a racist remark, don't brand it as being politically incorrect.
It's a fine line and Rachel Marsden crossed it by a light year.
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I have never been in your shoes, but I can imagine how insulting it must be.
This Rachel Marsden gal ought to shut the *bleeep* up, and that's for sure.
Sorry I can't be more constructive. I guess I shouldn't have said what I did in my post.
What I really meant was: don't acknowledge these jerks; Hold your high and walk on by, if you can. Acknowledging them only gives them more "power."
I say this with great respect to you, Nova, not meaning any slight whatever.
As an example, I was one of those skinny kids in school who got razzed continually and called EVERYTHING insulting you can imagine. When I reacted, vicious people sensed it and razzed me all the harder.
The only way I rose above it was hold my head up and tune them out.
Then they backed off looking for blood elsewhere. Perhaps not a good parallel, but it's all I can come up with. Hope you understand.
Sincerely, trofirhen