Gay? or Cool?
07-04-2007, 11:05 AM
#61
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by MarkD
If so, I could say woman=humans=race, right? No, wrong. "Woman" refers to gender.
07-04-2007, 11:08 AM
#62
Rennlist Member
Could this be the leading candidate for Most Entertaining Thread of the Month? Let's not forget Jason Andreas' out of left field, photoshop post, in addition to our cultural literacy teachings.
07-04-2007, 11:10 AM
#63
Originally Posted by Mark in Baltimore
IMHO, though, your use and definition of the word bigot is spot on.
From Dictionary.com:
Stubborn and complete intolerance of any creed, belief, or opinion that differs from one's own.
From Dictionary.com:
Stubborn and complete intolerance of any creed, belief, or opinion that differs from one's own.
07-04-2007, 11:23 AM
#64
Originally Posted by 2ndof2
Oh, boy....some people here are being as touchy as 996 owners!
I admit that I would have been upset if it was racist jargon being used but its wasn't and it was funny at the expense of others.
I also equate "gay" as "lame" but whattever...I apologize for him. Lets move on shall we?
I admit that I would have been upset if it was racist jargon being used but its wasn't and it was funny at the expense of others.
I also equate "gay" as "lame" but whattever...I apologize for him. Lets move on shall we?
07-04-2007, 11:26 AM
#65
Feigning offense typically takes the spotlight off the PC'er's own ignorance, insecurity and lack of education and simultaneously makes him feel good about himself. That's what makes PC so easy to embrace for so many people. Proof: Just use the word "niggardly" properly in a sentence and see just how many people will proudly be "offended".
07-04-2007, 11:30 AM
#68
Originally Posted by Mark in Baltimore
Suddenly, TD realized the full actualization of his artistic skills while pouring his sixth shot of tequila...
07-04-2007, 12:02 PM
#70
Race Car
Thread Starter
OK. So to set the record straight, I am not a bigot. I apologize to those I have offended. However, I think it is impossible to express an opinion in a public forum without offending someone.
The word "Gay" is not an offensive word. It is not offensive to gay people. You can ask a gay person; "You're gay, right?" and they are not offended. Gay people use the phrase; "That's gay, sister" and similar phrases containing the word "gay" frequently. Now, I am generalizing here about "gay" people, based upon my experiences with the gay members of my family, gay friends in the workplace, and other gay people with whom I come into contact. I was using the word "gay" in the very universally accepted context (except in BC) of: "that which is a little lame."
One poster above equated the word "gay" with other language which is clearly offensive to not only the groups it usually is associated with, but also offensive to most enlightened civilizations. You sir, are guilty of a spectacular display of gross language. I am not being condescending, I am calling you a hypocrite.
As a side note; I am quite secure in my sexuality, my attitudes about other ethnicities, and my political orientation. But this forum is supposed to be about cool (or gay) CARS.
The word "Gay" is not an offensive word. It is not offensive to gay people. You can ask a gay person; "You're gay, right?" and they are not offended. Gay people use the phrase; "That's gay, sister" and similar phrases containing the word "gay" frequently. Now, I am generalizing here about "gay" people, based upon my experiences with the gay members of my family, gay friends in the workplace, and other gay people with whom I come into contact. I was using the word "gay" in the very universally accepted context (except in BC) of: "that which is a little lame."
One poster above equated the word "gay" with other language which is clearly offensive to not only the groups it usually is associated with, but also offensive to most enlightened civilizations. You sir, are guilty of a spectacular display of gross language. I am not being condescending, I am calling you a hypocrite.
As a side note; I am quite secure in my sexuality, my attitudes about other ethnicities, and my political orientation. But this forum is supposed to be about cool (or gay) CARS.
