Originally Posted by Maddie69

So, I am supposed to change what is acceptable where I am from to appease you? That is unfair. It isn't a bad word where I come from. If I said African American half of the people here would look at me like I had two heads.

We all need to relearn the meaning of a simple little word... TOLERANCE. You know what that means right? The capability to recognize and respect the beliefs and practices of others.

I won't apologize for speaking like we do here, that's just the way it is where I am at. But I will say I hope you can be tolerant towards others who aren't exactly you and I will say I feel for you taking offense so deeply. No harm intended.

Now, can we get past this pettiness and talk about the issues at hand?