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To: oneamericanvoice

I dislike the term “native American” for Indian because it implies that all others are not really Americans.


34 posted on 11/22/2011 9:33:15 PM PST by Fiji Hill
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To: Fiji Hill
I dislike the term “native American” for Indian because it implies that all others are not really Americans. I understand the argument, however, it is a straw one, since the subject is "Indians". Therefore when used in context the listener is clear of whom it refers to. It isn't to exclude. If "indigenous" were used, would you have a problem? Think about it. Probably not, since it basically means the same thing. So, again we are faced with context.
37 posted on 11/23/2011 4:49:09 PM PST by oneamericanvoice (Support freedom! Support the troops! Surrender is not an option!)
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