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libodem

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5. I understand being offended

Mon Dec 12, 2011, 01:28 PM

Dec 2011

It sidetracks the issue of discussion to a debate about if words actually hurt us. I had some words I didn't allow used in my home around my 3 sons. We had the n -word and the c-word. But I hate that no one can read Huck Finn. It's censorship. I have the right to free speech. And if we have to discuss semantics some of discussion devolves. The c-word means cave when you get right down to it. Much of the offence is in our mind. I think we can go too politically correct so we appear irrational and over emotional. We lose credibility.

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I've had my problems with this group in the past, but I hope it sticks around. [View all] BlueIris May 2011 OP

Do you know if this Control-Z May 2011 #1

What problems did you have with the old group? Lyric Dec 2011 #2

Herding cats libodem Dec 2011 #3

why not? Remember Me Dec 2011 #4

I understand being offended libodem Dec 2011 #5

Irt's not about being offended Remember Me Dec 2011 #7

back around 1969, iverglas Dec 2011 #10

I've heard that the root word for Lunacee2012 Dec 2011 #8

What do you mean "feminist by divine right?" Gormy Cuss Dec 2011 #6

and the second question iverglas Dec 2011 #9

You said you've had pronlems with this group libodem Dec 2011 #11

interesting points. seabeyond Dec 2011 #12

I'm not hating on you. I asked a question on 'divine right' and disagreed with you on semantics. Gormy Cuss Dec 2011 #13

Divine right libodem Dec 2011 #14

Thanks for the explanation. Gormy Cuss Dec 2011 #15

good exercise. and the language is so inaccurate. Matariki Dec 2011 #16