some instances in which political or media figures have used what was at that time considered acceptable terminology, but now is considered derogatory?
For example, referring to Japs, Chinks, *** gers, Polacks, et c.
2006-09-21 06:06:57 · 3 answers · asked by smiley1.3939 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
This is from a speech made by the american president FDR on March 24, 1944. See the link.
"In the meantime, and until the victory that is now assured is won, the United States will persevere in its efforts to rescue the victims of brutality of the Nazis and the Japs. In so far as the necessity of military operations permit this Government will use all means at its command to aid the escape of all intended victims of the Nazi and Jap executioner--regardless of race or religion or color. We call upon the free peoples of Europe and Asia temporarily to open their frontiers to all victims of oppression. We shall find havens of refuge for them, and we shall find the means for their maintenance and support until the tyrant is driven from their homelands and they may return."
2006-09-26 09:03:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they make a movie about the days when racial segregation was the norm.
2006-09-26 00:43:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
We can't do that today--It's not politically correct.
2006-09-21 13:11:26 · answer #3 · answered by namsaev 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋