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Old 01-07-2008, 02:44 PM #53
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No we don't laugh about it, we barely even notice. He fit in before the sign went up.
Are you saying he has the word in the title of this shop? Thats not good either.

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Also, you said why allude saying the word depending on whose company you are in - but surely cutting out the word alltogether gives it a taboo context?
Its a word that is used as a racist slur. I have no problem giving it taboo status. Why do people always defend their right to use the word instead of understanding why its in their best inteerest not to use the word. Why always look at it that way? I dont get that.

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Also, I am interested to know your views on saying the word as 'short' of Pakistani. To a Pakistani person, with no aggression behind it.
Thats not good either for reason I've already explained. Why use the word at all? Why not say Pakistani or Asian? Why risk causing a situation then attempt to justify it by claiming your right to use the word. Baffling.
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