[pct-l] PCT FAG

[Diarmaid Harmon]

And hear I thought a fag was a cigarette......

Hiking Irish.

On Apr 21, 2012, at 8:49 AM, Ken Murray wrote:

> So, if "PCT FAG" still bothers you, my suggestion is go spend some
> time on the trail.  Meet a lot of new people.  Get to know them, with
> an open mind and heart.
> ===========================
> 
> Matt, your sentiment about tolerance is certainly agreeable, but your understanding of context is not.
> 
> You write as though "fag" is simply a term that is used do denote orientation.  It is not.
> 
> It IS a derogatory and offensive epithet, generally used to insult and demean people. It is NOT a neutral discriptive.
> It is generally equivalent to "PCT" Gook or Nigger.....both of which I find highly offensive, and have difficulty typing.
> 
> Wearing deliberately offensive terms is NOT done for self-identification.  It is done to make people feel uncomfortable, not to engender acceptance.  It IS a "fuck you" statement.......
> Just like disrobing in a public place. (the notice of which I agree belongs elsewhere)
> 
> I would suggest that if such terms do NOT bother you, you actually have the issues with an open mind and heart, and lack of sensitivity to people that often have a much heavier cross to carry than yourself. 
> 
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