tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988397589028971513.post5434094361573278476..comments2023-05-14T04:04:19.549-07:00Comments on Yo Heart Frijoles: Did You Know Racism Is Funny? It Is! Just Ask This Young White Lady Who Calls Her Boyfriend A Spic As A Joke!Elicia Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09847489231535238338noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988397589028971513.post-19292631596936605182012-05-08T22:50:52.163-07:002012-05-08T22:50:52.163-07:00Paul, I feel like individuals that are harmed/offe...Paul, I feel like individuals that are harmed/offended by certain language should get to choose when it is acceptable to use said language. I feel it is truly unfair and cruel to tell those that have been hurt and offended that they have a "problem with their listening". When someone says something needlessly offensive, regardless of context, if I ask them not to do it again around me I should be able to have my human right to happiness and security acknowledged. If someone says something offensive, why am I not allowed to be offended?? If someone hurts me, why can't I express that I am hurt? You are blaming the victim for their oppressors insensitivity. Why is someone else's arbitrary desire to say hurtful things worth more than my emotional wellbeing?<br /><br />Also, saying that you are only racist if you mean to be racist is silly, because I hear many people say unintentionally racist things all the time out of ignorance, and although they didn't mean to be harmful they were still perpetuating hateful things. They might not be racist at heart, but their behaviour was undeniably racist. It doesn't mean they are bad people for making a mistake, it just means that they should acknowledge what they did and try to make themselves more aware of themselves.Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859845063288459123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988397589028971513.post-64423837362932242992012-04-30T15:11:27.022-07:002012-04-30T15:11:27.022-07:00Very well-said, Elicia. Thank you for using your ...Very well-said, Elicia. Thank you for using your voice so eloquently and with such conviction.Kymberleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484317586820198340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988397589028971513.post-23305186532065839852012-04-28T20:47:08.435-07:002012-04-28T20:47:08.435-07:00Paul, did anyone ever call you names that were der...Paul, did anyone ever call you names that were derogatory epithets? Were you ever gay bashed for no reason except you were gay? Then maybe you would feel bad when you heard words that burn. Friends don't make you feel bad. Friends make you feel good. Other gay men using evil words bothers me, even though I know they intend only fun & laughter. Well, it hurts. Some homophobic epithets I don't ever want to hear again, not even in the spirit of "good hearted fun."Moose Brillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04576297115416554432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988397589028971513.post-60977671537415928272012-04-28T20:27:03.997-07:002012-04-28T20:27:03.997-07:00I disagree with your point. The fact of the matter...I disagree with your point. The fact of the matter-- whether or not someone is ACTUALLY racist-- is something in their intentions (heart). If someone can use language in a way that is humorous, then it is their attempt at humor. <br /><br />All people should use a sort of principle of charity in interpreting other peoples' words. If within a relationship the people know each other and are comfortable with their language, then so be it. Onlookers (and listening bystanders) can move to a moral ascription about those people, but if it is not an accurate assessment of their hearts and minds, then they are doing nothing other than some weird social coercion. That they are uncomfortable with certain words when they were not used pejoratively is a problem with their listening.<br /><br />There are exceptions to this rule, but they are not hard and fast exception. Language is organic and changes through use. The use is determined by the larger social group.<br /><br />Blah blah blah.<br /><br />Just my two cent,<br />PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com