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Old 05-01-2012, 16:33   #40
richard1960
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Re: Diane Abbott apologises in 'race' row

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Originally Posted by Russ View Post
Using the word 'coloured' or 'person of colour' is pretty unwise. White is just as much a colour as black (in fact both are 'shades' - not colours). Hansen was unwise to use that word and I think you are too.
See how overly sensitive this issue is Russ if you are excluded from using words, in america they use the term "person of colour" as to say anything else is considered too sensitve.

Is using the word black any more acceptable i have tried to tip toe around that word but obviously i have failed.

But i see your point and will use it in future.
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