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Argh. I would hate to think I have to keep such an extensive database of

potentially racist comments that a throwaway joke like that is a no-go.

Sorry, but I think your post speaks to one of the biggest problems in race relations today. At some point on the sensitivity spectrum, the people who are truly offended are the problem. I think this one is on that side of the line.

It's a little ironic that I was just having that discussion with Seattle about society's ability to suppress speech it doesn't like. I know you're coming in far more well-meaning than, say, the gate-crashers at the Bernie speech. And I was always taught to think before I speak. But when we ask people to think that hard, I think that's a problem.

(In response to this post by SixerHoo)

Posted: 04/20/2016 at 4:58PM

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Says the (presumably) male Mr. Kazanski. So sensitive, as usual. ** -- SixerHoo 04/20/2016 1:41PM

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