"if a word disappears from usage (because it's banned or whatever) then the associated feelings, emotions etc also disappear with time. Sort of, if you don't name the thing, whatever it is, it ceases to exist."


Actually George, it's a good argument, but I think it falls down. The sentiments will still exist, but will be expressed in other phrasings, or other expressions will arise that carry most of the sentiments, even if the shading changes.