I do perform at Civil War reenactments and when i am in first person a fair portion of the time I do use terms such as Darkie or "Contraband" (Meaning a slave who has been liberated by the Union Army). If I am performing I do explain that I strive for historical accuracy and the Racist implication doesn't come into my personal views. I've yet to have a problem. I have run into people however who veiw the Confederate cause as both repugnant and politically incorrect. I don't hold with political correctness. It is unnecessary. We should all be polite enough not to have to use silly catch phrases. It is also very vague. Ugly is still ugly even if you all it "aesthetically challenged" and it goes clear to the bone. History cannot and should not be shaped to fit today's societal conventions1 Was the Confederate cause wrong? In my opinnion, yes. That in no way can take away the heroism of the men who fought and died for it! Like it or not, those men were American heroes. I can and do respect their courage and heroism without glorifying their cause. So, I will use the term if historical accuracy demands and will explain why to the audience. Have a great day all, Kindest reguards, Neil