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"sambo"

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From: Tony Reid
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 1995 00:00
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it seems to me that what the unoffended are missing about this whole sambo
thing, is that little black sambo has become a symbol for institutionalized
racism.  "nigger" shouldn't be more than an incorrect pronunciation of
"negro",but the association that goes along with it is the problem.  it's kind
of like calling an irish person a "paddy" (as in "paddy wagon"), a lot of irish
men DO happen to be named patrick, however, the term "paddy" is generally
pejorative, as is referring to an african-american (or any dark-skinned person)
as "sambo".
i hate political correctness as much as anyone, however, we have to take into
account people's feelings, when speaking, writing, etc.
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From: Tony.Reid%ow@salata.com (Tony Reid)
Subject: "sambo"
Date: 1995/08/14
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