Author: Charles Unruh
Date: 00:20:44 09/17/99
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On September 17, 1999 at 02:45:49, Dann Corbit wrote: >When we receive a remark that seems offensive to us, we can: >0. Ignore it. Sometimes that is the best thing to do. >1. Explain that it is offensive and why. Sometimes that is the best thing to >do. >2. Take strong action to deter the use of such terminology. Sometimes that is >the right thing to do. > >In this case, I think we had #1. It is not like you were suggesting the "Final >Solution" but rather (I assume) it is intended to be humorous [of course nobody >would beat someone just because they were a stepchild...] >The world is full of cultural gaps. We can educate each other and learn what >hurts the feelings of others. If we value their company we will try not to >offend. We can also put forth effort not to be offended at the drop of a hat. > >No need to leave. We are all adults here. Let's forgive and forget, maybe. Right cause the actual phrase is "beatem like a red headed stepchild!:) hahah, Not sure of the actual first use of the phrase i heard it first many years ago in the movie the "Wraith"
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