I understand what you're saying, that humanity progresses. I'm saying that what exactly can be considered progression is in fact relative.mtmynd1 wrote:We're living in a totally different times as the 21st C moves forward. The instantaneous communications (internet) along with the new way to do our shopping, the explosion of the population... these are but a few indicators that we are more closely involved with the world than we may care to be. There is a new generation that has their own demands and from my position justice, fairness and respect seems to be key. I mention this because of the outcry of so many regarding the American Native population that has endured a less than ideal life for an extraordinary amount of time in a country that brags about it's wealth and might. The vast majority of these people are not second class citizens bur more third class than others. It is their youth who just might be the most offended by the name "redskin" as it is not a flattering name for a proud people and their youth just may be fed up with the dismissive attitude other people take towards them. I would be, I'm sure, if I were walking in their shoes.SpheresOfBalance wrote: I just don't really get the 'politically correct' movement. It's just so nit-picky.
It would seem that those that worry about "redskins," are also saying that it's inferior to "whiteskins," considering that "white men" were in fact the ones that coined the term in the first place, as a means to demean, but that was then.
It's removal, says that in fact the term was derogatory. That to call attention to the fact, of the color of ones skin is important, thus one color is better than another, that one is inferior.
I see it only as a means to be descriptive, which is benign in my way of thinking. A: "Did you see what that guy did?" B: "Which guy, there are many?" A: "That one over there, with the chapeau, red skin, blue hair, tall, wearing spats, with the golden handled cane, talking to that large bosomed blonde in the Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini." I don't see a problem.
You can refer to me as that chunky white skinned older fellow with the grey hair all you want, I could really care less. If someone calls me a homosexual, I'll just smile. While some words still piss me off. But the object is to rise above all that, especially as we age, as surely wisdom yields the answers to those fears, on both sides of the equation, such that one understands the situation all too clearly, as it becomes laughable.
To me, in my lifetime, a "white skin," is in fact inferior to a "red skin," solely due to how the whites treated the reds. When I grew up, knowing this, I always rooted for the Indians, not the cowboys. The way of life, (philosophies), of the "red man" are far superior than that of the "white man," IMHO. Yes, I'm totally considered a "white man" "Caucasian," my sir name is in fact of English origin. I look whiter than white.
Contradictory?? No, I'm just one that can see "equality" above all others. You might say that I don't, as I've elevated the "red man" above the "white man." but I would say, no! Until the "red man" is treated just as equal, even going so far as to return much of that which was taken, I'll always see him as superior. Such is all underdogs in my eyes, always superior!
When there is nothing but one color, ideologically, or otherwise, the "ruling" color shall always be inferior, as they stack the deck in their favor. Sorry but that's just the way it is in my mind, and it always shall be.
So do I want to be "cowed" into seeing things others way? Never!
Do I want to be keel hauled simply because I use a term my way, that others see another way? Not!
Is it right, that I am "forced" to see things another's way, just so they are pleased, at my displeasure, when it's all for naught? No F'ing way!
Should I have just the same freedom of speech, (rights), that all others possess, despite the fact that I see things the same way they do, yet voiced another way. You damn bet ya!
I have always taken mans shite, and turned it right back at him, and I'll never stop, until he gets up off his selfish ass and starts paying attention to equality in diversity, especially in speech!
It's everyone's responsibility to ensure how someone means what they say, before executing them. In the name of individuality and diversity while being considered equal, isn't that the goal? Not just "redskins," or "whiteskins," but rather "SpheresOfBalance's" skin too!
EveryonesSkins!!!!!!! Despite "any" of their differences!!!
What's in a word, if it only means good things, in the mind of it's wielder?
Intent is everything, otherwise we hurt "people making verbal mistakes skins" because of our "selfish" preferences, that they conform to "our" way! And that's the same thing you're fighting against!
Does or should a 'mob' really rule, in the name of language or otherwise?
Are you catching my meaning, have I made it clear, as I'm not sure if my words are translating correctly, let us be sure before anyone takes offense, of the aether between us all.
Communication is all about conveying ideas, do you "believe" I have done this, despite the fact that we speak slightly different languages? Should anyone be held accountable for creating or having or not understanding, another's variation, "another's language skin?" Isn't it the same thing that's being fought for, i.e., someone projecting inferiority upon another simply because they are not like them, in other words, "SELFISHNESS?" Holding ones way as the "right" the "only" way?
I believe my lengthiness has made my point extremely clear, do you find fault, with the logic?
I highly respect "redskins!" And I would hope everyone does! But I can't always have others do things my way? That would be selfish of me.
Physically, one on one, I can surely see it in their eyes, body language, and hear it in their vocal inflections; their intent.
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Second edit: the color blue above, and this key to the edits.
