RE: X5 Unrelated, but Good Information in Times of Need

StephenVA · #1 05-20-2020, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Happy

So again I’ll ask, How many times have you referred to Native North Americans as indians?

I would not die on that word usage as way too many tribes embrace the classification themselves. Using a common accepted definition does not make a case on anything. In the land of the easily outraged I am sure you can find a few who are offended however. As a person of Italian heritage who has experienced directed comments, my answer is get over it and move on. Life is way too short to get your panties in a knot over a few words/terms to fake
outrage.

Let's find a good mom and pop Italian Restaurant and enjoy good meal and talk cars. That way everyone will have a bruised ego to stroke...

Happy · #2 05-20-2020, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by StephenVA

I would not die on that word usage as way too many tribes embrace the classification themselves. Using a common accepted definition does not make a case on anything. In the land of the easily outraged I am sure you can find a few who are offended however. As a person of Italian heritage who has experienced directed comments, my answer is get over it and move on. Life is way too short to get your panties in a knot over a few words/terms to fake
outrage.

Let's find a good mom and pop Italian Restaurant and enjoy good meal and talk cars. That way everyone will have a bruised ego to stroke...

As a member of a Native American family, I can tell you it is offensive. It was embraced because, when your people are being slaughtered in a genocide , you will do anything to keep the damage minimal. Even if it means accepting things you dislike.

The tribes are trying to change it.

For me, it doesn’t bunch my panties. I’ve been exposed to racism all my life. It’s nothing new to me, especially living in the United States.

I hear you on lunch, would be nice to line up all of our E53’s

No bruises here.

crystalworks · #3 05-20-2020, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by StephenVA

In the land of the easily outraged I am sure you can find a few who are offended however. As a person of Italian heritage who has experienced directed comments, my answer is get over it and move on. Life is way too short to get your panties in a knot over a few words/terms to fake
outrage.