Subj : Checking in
To   : MIKE POWELL
From : Rob Mccart
Date : Wed Jan 05 2022 00:38:00

MP>In Kentucky, we had to change our state song.  It made a reference to
  >African-Americans that, while not as offensive as the "N" word, was no
  >longer considered flattering.  So they changed it to "people."

MP>That is all fine and dandy, except that the song used to be about the
  >plight of African-Americans in this part of the country during the time
  >right before the Civil War (1850's).  Now it is about nothing.


Interesting.. I just looked up the 'before and after' lyrics and I see what
you mean. I think most people have heard a bit of that song on various shows
but rarely enough of it to get what's going on, it just comes across as a
pride song for living in Kentucky. Something like Sweet Home Alabama.

The world is going strange.. A neighbour of mine wrote a book of his life's
story a few years back and, when he went to publish it, he was told he had to
remove lines from his book saying things like he and his friends would get
together and have a gay old time..

The world has become far too sensitive. Intent should come into play, not just
taking offence at the use of a single word.

Reminds me of something dumb.. Back in school once a teacher told us you could
never properly use the word "ain't" in a sentence.. I put up my hand and told
her I could.. We argued momentarily until she finally challenged me to do it,
and I said, The teacher failed me for using the word "ain't" in a sentence.

Have I ever mentioned I wasn't all that popular with some of my teachers?  B)
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