<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8462551#post8462551 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by redFishblue
You're right, his intent would not really matter, it would just be assumed as offensive. A white person would usually refrain from using the N word so he would not be misconstrued. It would be nice to extend that policy to another offensive word.
Just curious as to what other words you would be unable to use once you go down the slippery slope of being PC?
Well, lets see, I could be offended by the use of the words white, bleached, lightened, faded, etc, as they all refer to things with light color being negative. I could even say RTN is a racial slur, as it used to talk about things becoming white, and used in a very negative way.
Now, you all realize I'm being silly, but its relevant. If we say that saying anything that offends someone needs to not be said, then theres nothing to say, because pretty much any oppinion you give will offend someone.
I call my friend Chuck a ch*nk. Hes chinese. He doesnt get ****ed off... why? Because theres no bad intent. He calls himself a ch*nk for gods sake. The problem is, it seems like people are looking for a reason to get offended.
If you dont like the term, fine, dont use it, but if its not intended to be offensive, or to offend, you need to chill out. I'm sure I get called a Mick a whole lot more than you get called a Jap, and its just as offensive. I just dont get offended, because its not worth it, and generally, people aren't trying to degrade you.