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Originally Posted by tstew
No, I honestly think it's a cop out to say that one is using those types of terms but are not talking or thinking or referencing the race of those people. The English language is a rich language. There are plenty of terms that would sufficiently describe someone's character or actions that have absolutely no racial connotations.
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I agree that there are plenty of other terms without racial connotations, BUT to call a lazy, stupid white person - "white trash" - is a very passionate way of saying, "You are a pretty worthless white person in society."
It's very expressive, doncha' think?
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