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To: Paul Atreides
Yes: I've been wondering when they were going to change it to the National Association for the Advancement of People of Color - the NAAPC. This could also be used for a satellite organization: The National Association for the Advancement of Political Correctness.

Saying "Colored People" is almost as bad a slur as the "N" word, but "People of Color" is OK. But I've gotten so sensitive to it that when my sister-in-law uses the term "Colored People", I wince. I guess I don't understand...

13 posted on 02/07/2003 3:14:45 PM PST by Inspectorette
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To: Inspectorette
Words are only offensive when used by white people. They become "free speech" when used by anyone else.
23 posted on 02/07/2003 4:05:06 PM PST by Temple Drake
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To: Inspectorette
I have a box of colored pencils I use for sketching. I guess I'll have to call them "pencils of color" now.
35 posted on 02/07/2003 5:59:22 PM PST by FreedomCalls (It's the "Statue of Liberty" not the "Statue of Security.")
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