From: ABlainey@aol.com
Date: Fri Mar 21 2003 - 14:02:18 MST
In a message dated 21/03/03 20:09:57 GMT Standard Time, matus@snet.net writes:
> "I really don't agree with these actions against the french, or weasels as
> some U. S papers are allegedly calling them. I think it is borderline racist
> and goes against freedom of speech and democracy."
>
> This is an odd statement, since when were the "French" a race? are
> "Americans" also a race? I think 'race' is an ill chosen word in this
> context, perhaps nationalistic or tribalistic is more appropriate.
>
> Michael Dickey
>
>
Very true, thus the 'borderline' prefix. Just a greater than usual lack of
articulation on my part. For some reason the right word to replace racist
didn't coming to mind, I agree that nationalistic or tribalist are more apt.
Although I think my general sentiment was expressed better with the use of
racist. Somehow the other two seem almost acceptable and don't carry the same
negative weight that I was trying to express.
Alex
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