Can't Change the Condition So Change the Name

[StefanM]

So you are only against the use of offensive words that have non-offensive alternative meanings?

BTW - the word "jerk" does have other non-offensive meanings.

It has everything to do with intent. If a man calls you a jerk, he is making an offensive statement toward you, but that is the point of the statement.

What I oppose is the careless use of offensive terms in what is intended to be a non-offensive context.

 

[Robert Snow]

Doesn't the fact that many of us who are speaking against a Christie action prove the contrary of your assertion?

No, I don't expect every republican to agree with everything the Republican Party does. Now, if only the same courtesy was given to use democrats.

 

[Dragoon68]

... As a democrat, I don't support the whole democratic platform either, but here at the BB is seems the ability to only support part of a party platform applies only to the republicans.

I don't think so! I think it's more to do with the specific issues that are supported.

 

[rbell]

No, I don't expect every republican to agree with everything the Republican Party does. Now, if only the same courtesy was given to use democrats.

Very well, consider the courtesy afforded...