[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by dillywho

No, that is not what I meant at all, nor did I think I implied that. If I did, then I apologize. Today, if she uttered those words, it would be meant as derogatory and slurs should never be tolerated about anyone. Back then, it was not a slur. When I was growing up in Texas in the 40's and 50's, that's how they were identified. Nothing anymore derogatory than other descriptors for them or us.

People cannot pick and choose the parts of history they like. History is just what it says it is....history. That was common language back then and as such just cannot be erased. Slavery was a way of life and that is a fact and part of history that cannot be undone or pretend that it never existed.

There was a time when women could not vote, could not sit at a bar (CT changed that one in the 70's), and on goes the list. African-Americans could not play Augusta. Just because they can now does not alter the fact that change had to occur. So it is with language and I believe Deen when she says that she no longer uses it and finds it no longer acceptable because of change.

As for all the PC crapola, please don't tell me that I can no longer say "Merry Christmas" because someone "might" be offended. I am offended when people put down my religion. I have that right; just not the right to force my way onto others because I like it and they don't. If they don't want to say it, but instead say "Happy Holidays", then that is their CHOICE and I would never tell them that they can't because it is or is not politically correct.

Not the most eloquent poster on here, but I hope I got my message across, anyway.

You are eloquent as heck, Dillywho. And kind and smart.