clifto wrote:
> Carl wrote:
>> In light of your seemingly crazed, hate-filled rant, I thought you
>> should also know that sometimes "spade a spade" offends some people
>> (though the roots of this expression are not based in racism but it
>> is still considered by many a phrase best avoided in today's world).
>
> There comes a time when we have to tell people to seek psychiatric
> help to learn to cope with the world around them. I refuse, for
> example, to refer to the ink from my favorite pen as "ink of color"
> to avoid upsetting the delicate sensibilities of someone whose
> ignorance exceeds his tolerance.
>
Believe me, we agree on this point. But it is a contentious issue for some.
I just thought that in Larry's case it was relevant to point out.