There we go! Sticks and stones -stereotypical bigot. Exactly what I am
talking about.
"Peri" wrote in message
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> Michelle Robinson wrote:
>> I do not use racist terms or words that offend people. I am not a racist
>> or a bigot. I will say -I am likely the least racist person anyone could
>> meet. It may be this reason that I am not offended by the unintentional
>> mis-use of a word. I must say that people in this group have way to much
>> time on their hands and should volunteer at their local library or
>> something. I can not believe the response to a common use of the
>> word-Jew. No, I am not Jewish. However, I am a woman, on the chunky
>> side, and am blonde. I have heard it all and you know what? The old
>> children's song "Sticks and Stones" You all do know what this person
>> meant by the term. It was not malicious. She used the term most likely
>> because she had already used the term bargain in the previous paragraph
>> and wanted a variation in her writing. As I said previously, why don't
>> we work on the real hatred in the world instead of "sweating the small
>> stuff" Of course everyone has their own opinion and as far as I can tell
>> everyone is right! So.... la ...tee. ..da...good night.
>
>> * Dizzy blonde is dreaming of my next cruise. Oh! I hope I didn't offend
>> anyone....that's my nickname. *
>
> Why am I not surprised??
>
> Sheesh.
>
> ~ Peri
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