The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #54509   Message #845267
Posted By: Amos
11-Dec-02 - 12:47 PM
Thread Name: Redneck is an insulting word
Subject: RE: Redneck is an insulting word
LOL, TN!! Naww, lay and fertilize are probably independent variables (see the Condom thread). :>) I gotta say this whole "words can hurt people" thing has gotten a tad out of hand, in my humble opinion. Try holding your palm up in front of your face and intoning "The terrible power of words" into it a few times, and check it for damage. Most people aren't real good at even reading maps let alone drawing them, I guess. Here's a toast to old Korzybski. And a health and a healing to all.

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