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Old 05-31-2017, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Sandtrap328 View Post
What I believe you are saying is it is wrong to impose certain words that may or may not have had different connotations in the past.

For example, my old high school football team name was changed from The Crusaders to The Bulldogs. PC and dumb? Maybe? Well, maybe not to the influx of Muslims in the school district. Did it hurt anyone to change it? No. Would a Muslim boy want to be a Crusader? Doubt it.

Go with the flow and remain kind and generous and we have a great life.
Anyhow, PC language is ridiculous at times - but it is not going to cause the downfall of America.
Thankfully my high schools teams were named the Hornets. I hope that designation stings no one today.
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