[Rockyrd]

Originally Posted by redwitch

Boy, did this thread go on a tangent I never expected. I've read and loved both 1984 and Brave New World. I've thought for a long time that we're closer to 1984 than I care to think about. I don't like the idea of living in a world where every phone conversation I make is recorded or every word I write on a computer is there forever and never truly private. I hate how facts today are altered to prove a mindset rather than letting facts speak for themselves. I hate the biased reporting. I honestly just want the news. If I want an opinion of the news, I can find enough commentators to interpret the news given, but I want ALL of the news, not just the portion that makes that reporter and editor happy. And so on and so forth.

I was simply trying to make the point that asking someone to not use a phrase or word that is hurtful to that person and respecting that request is a simple act of kindness and courtesy. It has nothing to do with being politically correct. It has nothing to do with trying to stifle one 's right to free speech. It has everything to do with respecting the feelings of another human.

I thought your OP was well thought out, presented well, and on target. The 1984 was an add on and it was free....so .....

But, I still think context is important, and frankly your point is well taken......try not to hurt anyone, be aware of who you are speaking with, never lie, relax and it all works out.

Our only disagreement is on the news. I do not think it is possible even to change or alter the news.....it is the news. The presentation will take you to places you may not want to go to, so, for me, READING is the answer, and insure the source is legit on both sides. I just want to be armed with the basic facts.