If the word fits . . . (opinion)

[Natasha]

If the word fits . . .

http://news.guelphmercury.com/News/article/3382266/7/2008

"But the use of queer spurred a rich newsroom discussion.

We abide by The Canadian Press Style Guide in terms of language use. It offered no opinion on whether queer was appropriate to use in any circumstance. We employed it to be inclusive, to identify a wide community -- not only gays and lesbians, but others such as bisexual people, transgendered ones and transsexual individuals."