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Words Matter: Hate and Bigotry

Started by Natasha, December 23, 2008, 03:40:36 PM

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Natasha

December 23, 2008, 03:40:36 PM
Words Matter: Hate and Bigotry

http://www.bilerico.com/2008/12/words_matter_hate_and_bigotry.php
Waymon Hudson
December 23, 2008 3:00 PM

The intense discussion about the Rick Warren choice for the inauguration here and in the media has really been both enlightening and surprising. I've been overjoyed to see the concerns of our community get national attention (which is always a battle), but a bit shocked by some people's response- especially those in our own community.

It seems that some in our community think that words like "hate" and "bigotry" should be used more sparingly. One of the comments on this blog even said that those words should be saved for people like the Phelps clan- you know, "real" bigots. If we use those words for people like Warren, some say, then what do we have left to call the Phelps of the world?
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