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NYC_SKP

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5. I think it's a fascinating question. Wouldn't it be particularly sad if...

Reply to SheilaT (Reply #4)

Mon Sep 16, 2013, 01:42 PM

Sep 2013

...if it's a native term the had absolutely no negative connotation.

And then Europeans came, took over, misused that word and others in ways that changed it's common usage and tone (no thanks to the originators of the word).

And then, to add insult to injury, the same culture that displaced these people decide that it's not an acceptable term.

That act, or series of acts, if accurate, would be the most offensive thing.

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Question related to use of the terms "squaw" and "pale face": [View all] NYC_SKP Sep 2013 OP

I think that calling anyone, especially a indigeous American, a "squaw" is derogatory randr Sep 2013 #1

I found an interesting discussion about the word at another site. Will add link to OP. NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #3

Absolutely no personal experience but... TreasonousBastard Sep 2013 #2

I'm a white person, SheilaT Sep 2013 #4

I think it's a fascinating question. Wouldn't it be particularly sad if... NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #5

Very good thread. Downwinder Sep 2013 #6

I thought about that too! NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #7

I have relatives on Kauai. Downwinder Sep 2013 #10

"Hoale" strikes me as either SheilaT Sep 2013 #13

It sparked a killing at a Waikiki McDonald's. Downwinder Sep 2013 #14

Not the best neighborhood, not representative of most of the population, right? NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #17

You are not familiar with the Deedy trial? Downwinder Sep 2013 #18

I wasn't until now. Looks like a very senseless shooting. NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #19

an exellent guess Chaco Dundee Sep 2013 #8

Thank you very much for checking in on the question. NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #9

I thank you Chaco Dundee Sep 2013 #11

Most likely it had no negative connotation in SheilaT Sep 2013 #12

ojibwe here. unionthug777 Sep 2013 #15

Thanks! NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #16

It is an insult! CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #20

I read about the name change. NYC_SKP Oct 2013 #21

I knew about this issue CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #22

Governor Janet Napolitano in 2003: NYC_SKP Oct 2013 #23

I have a friend that is Navajo CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #24

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