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Posts: 17,183
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: The badlands....
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11-01-09, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by New Improved Morris
Afriki
"Paki" is only a derogatory word if it is meant that way. And you're right. What's the difference between talking about a "Paki" and a "Blue Foot"? Nothing. As a Blue foot, I ain't that bothered.
Hope your dog's alright.
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Afriki: Excuse me for CORRECTING Morris here, but I seriously beg to differ, I have yet to hear of anyone being called a Bluefoot and then have that followed by a kicking... Paki..is derogatory in the fact that is was meant as a put down and historically in this country Paki bashing was almost a national sport....
Now personally I doubt if many Pakistani's would have taken offence, or would be outraged at the comment and personally I could give a toss...
I think again contradicting Morris, the real point is not the comments, but (a) the culture in which it was festered, trust me it wasn't a positive one.. and (b) the act of betrayal of a 'friend' who effectively sold Harry because THEY must have equally been in on the banter and did NOTHING at the time....so whoever leaked this story is as dispicable as Harry if truth be told!!!
African heart, African mind
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