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Google Takes Political Correctness to a New Level
SearchTheFreakingWeb.com ^ | 2005-02-28 | Lineman

Posted on 02/27/2005 7:17:40 PM PST by Rollie Hawk

It seems that at least one search string will result in an "Offensive Search Results" warning on Google. The string in question is "Jew." Yes, "Jew." Part of their explanation includes, "that the word "Jew" is often used in an anti-Semitic context." I've yet to find any other such "offensive" terms. Is this a kind act of cultural, ethnic, and religious sensitivity or an example of political correctness gone out of control?

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LOL


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