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| Mars | Nov 22 2006, 05:00 PM Post #1 |
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Article This is a very interesting article in that in shines light on many social issues affecting all of us today. Personally I wasn't aware the term "midget" was up there in the offensive books with "nigger". Do you think this is a fair comparison? Should Little People be given equal rights regardless of their physical proportions and or abilities? I recommend you read it fully and discuss. |
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| European Son | Nov 23 2006, 02:29 PM Post #2 |
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It was an interesting exchange. Although I don't mean to imply that the term 'midget' is not-offensive, but I would have assumed that 'little people' is just condescending. I guess it's like saying 'tall people.' Thoughts? |
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| Mars | Nov 23 2006, 03:39 PM Post #3 |
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I think the ultra-pc version would be People of Short Stature - but if a Little Person says Little People is good, then who are we to disagree? |
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| European Son | Nov 23 2006, 04:36 PM Post #4 |
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I didn't disagree, which was my point. I said 'Although I don't mean to imply that the term 'midget' is not-offensive, but I would have assumed that 'little people' is just condescending.' I didn't say I disagreed. It's an odd situation, I never would have thought it was up there with 'Nigger'. |
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