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From: Angus Robinson <>
Subject: Racisim vs. Common Sense
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 1997 10:29:09 -0600

Why does the word black bring out the worst in people's minds? It seems =
that whenever someone feels an innocent remark is racist they pick up =
the whip and start flogging even those who meant no harm. It is so bad =
now that if it gets much worse we may have to ban the manufacture of =
black paint - because someone will feel that color is racist. I've heard =
no one on this site condemn anyone because of their color - white, black =
or red. Come on, loosen up. Don't see a boogyman where none exists.
I was always told that when black was used in a name, such as Black =
Bart or black Dutch or Black Irish, it meant an eye or hair color. =
Sometimes it meant a swarthy complexion like ruddy indicates a facial =
color but never did I find this used to demean someone.
Angus Robinson

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