Note that I think saying stuff like that is awful but...
it is not the same. Social minorities do not have the institutional power to change their prejudices into action, basically. They are not the ones in power. Their prejudices will not become societal values because they have them or perpetuate them. That's different with social majorities, who DO have the institutional power to turn their prejudices into oppression.
Insulting white people will not carry the same weight as insulting black people. Same with insulting men vs. women, straight people vs. non-straight people, etc.
It's still wrong. It's still unpleasant. It's still a form of discrimination. But it is not the same.
If a piece of broccoli was found on a distant planet, scientists would exclaim that we have found life elsewhere in the universe. So why is eating broccoli not murder?
http://tinyurl.com/cdabf7m is a pretty good article on this, and I'm sure you can find better ones. "Language shapes meaning" is a good keyphrase to use for research on this topic. And yes, it absolutely amazing the power words can have. Simply choosing a different word, even if they are synonymous, can give people a whole different impression of the same thing. :)
If you're looking for something a bit more casual, Cracked did a surprisingly good article on this too: http://tinyurl.com/crackedlanguage
a "little" influence?
a) We started the UN, and it is run in America
b) We basically run the film industry
c) We have the strongest fighting force in the world
I'm not saying America's the brightest, or the strongest, or the toughest, but it certainly is the most powerful country for those three reasons. I hate when people "hate" on America. We fucking take care of our country plenty. Our problems come when we begin trying to take care of other peoples countries. And many "great" people have come from America, probably a larger amount than come from most countries. So if you wan't to take a hit at America for being fat or whatever, fine, but don't belittle us, because we are the most powerful nation whether you like it or not.
I think it's stupid that people complain about me using it. Especially when they're like "Oh stop using the lords name in vain deblehdeblabla-" Listen bitch, I said MY God. Not your God, not your friends God, MY GOD. Not everyone believes in Jesus you dumbass. Oh my God.
/rant
Note that I think saying stuff like that is awful but...
it is not the same. Social minorities do not have the institutional power to change their prejudices into action, basically. They are not the ones in power. Their prejudices will not become societal values because they have them or perpetuate them. That's different with social majorities, who DO have the institutional power to turn their prejudices into oppression.
Insulting white people will not carry the same weight as insulting black people. Same with insulting men vs. women, straight people vs. non-straight people, etc.
It's still wrong. It's still unpleasant. It's still a form of discrimination. But it is not the same.
If a piece of broccoli was found on a distant planet, scientists would exclaim that we have found life elsewhere in the universe. So why is eating broccoli not murder?
How about we just don't judge people on their personal decisions that harm no one? Then this problem wouldn't exist to begin with, genius.
http://tinyurl.com/cdabf7m is a pretty good article on this, and I'm sure you can find better ones. "Language shapes meaning" is a good keyphrase to use for research on this topic. And yes, it absolutely amazing the power words can have. Simply choosing a different word, even if they are synonymous, can give people a whole different impression of the same thing. :)
If you're looking for something a bit more casual, Cracked did a surprisingly good article on this too: http://tinyurl.com/crackedlanguage
THAT'S GREAT! YES! Except, science, so no.
a "little" influence?
a) We started the UN, and it is run in America
b) We basically run the film industry
c) We have the strongest fighting force in the world
I'm not saying America's the brightest, or the strongest, or the toughest, but it certainly is the most powerful country for those three reasons. I hate when people "hate" on America. We fucking take care of our country plenty. Our problems come when we begin trying to take care of other peoples countries. And many "great" people have come from America, probably a larger amount than come from most countries. So if you wan't to take a hit at America for being fat or whatever, fine, but don't belittle us, because we are the most powerful nation whether you like it or not.
You said "y'all." That's below immature and stupid - that's Texan.
And to make jokes about how dumb Americans are to make up for their own incompetence is European.
...what about a really fat girl?
inb4 "we're all beautiful" stfu no we aren't
Both annoy me.
You know what? I just don't like ANYONE.
No, only terrorists have accents.
Well, maybe I will ask mine for sexual favors... but he doesn't have to if he doesn't want to.
But he'll want to.
Supermegafoxyawesomehot.
I think it's stupid that people complain about me using it. Especially when they're like "Oh stop using the lords name in vain deblehdeblabla-" Listen bitch, I said MY God. Not your God, not your friends God, MY GOD. Not everyone believes in Jesus you dumbass. Oh my God.
/rant