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Kentucky Kache
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Re: Is "Injun" offensive to you?
I'm offended. You called me a WASP.
stefen said:"...do you think it's offensive to call the Indian Head Penny an "Injun" when posting..."
Not sure that the penny would be offended, however the term itself is predicial, if not racist. Its no different that using the term; "I jewed him down" or "I was gyped"...both are meant to offend and to be anti-semetic and / or racist.
Now being a white anglo-saxon prostestant (WASP) as many white Americans are classified, many would fall into the name calling and may understand the slights, but have never experienced them.
However, if a person is of American Native origin or other ethnicity, its like being slapped in the face.
To me, there is a level of tolerance that is acceptable in today's society...and if you call me or the other guy a name thinking its acceptable, you may find out otherwise...
Recently, I had a contractor walk into my office for a project conference and the first words out of his mouth were; "I'm dealing with this jew-boy...". He was fired on the spot. End of conversation.
I'm offended. You called me a WASP.