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banjoman 16-07-2008 18:17

Re: christmas banned due to offending muslims
 
I have a work colleague who is Asian who went to a parents evening. During the course of a conversation with a Teacher she said "Whats that up on the blackboard?" The teacher instantly went off on one about how she couldnt call it that, and when asked why the teacher replied "it might offend Asians".

My colleague said "well whats that over there then" to which the teacher replied "oh its a whiteboard" My friend asked if she was offended by that term to which the teacher went" No of course I`m not". So my friend replied "well dont be so stupid about that board then...its a board and its black". The teacher didnt quite get this....

As always its some people assuming what others think/feel and trying to impose that on everyone. Christmas is a Christian religious festival, and if Christians want to celebrate it then they should, exactly as we respect when other faiths celebrate their religious times.

Eric 16-07-2008 19:00

Re: christmas banned due to offending muslims
 
Perhaps what is most offensive to muslims and other visible minorites is that someone not of thier faith, culture, race decides, without consulting them, what will or will not offend them .... this may lead to others assuming that they will be upset, when in fact, the problem exists only in the oversensitivity of the PC crowd .... hope this makes sense; I'm trying to be as brief as possible.

Bonnyboy 16-07-2008 19:02

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric (Post 607704)
Perhaps what is most offensive to muslims and other visible minorites is that someone not of thier faith, culture, race decides, without consulting them, what will or will not offend them .... this may lead to others assuming that they will be upset, when in fact, the problem exists only in the oversensitivity of the PC crowd .... hope this makes sense; I'm trying to be as brief as possible.

Makes perfect sense Eric

WillowTheWhisp 16-07-2008 19:40

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That's exactly my view too.

Mancie 16-07-2008 20:02

Re: christmas banned due to offending muslims
 
I know quite a few black people and have some black friends..I have never known anyone be offended by blackboard... bah bah black sheep..etc..it's all a complete fuss caused by non-blacks who don't really get the meaning of being a racialist.

Loz 17-07-2008 15:47

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I work with numerous asians and went to school with quite a few and they always Take part in whatever celebrations we have.
We all exchange gifts and cards at work and on Christmas eve we all dress up in Xmas gear,Santa hats,ties,Flashing Badges and tinsel etc.. and everybody has a laugh.
God i hate the P.C brigade so much.:mad:

grannyclaret 17-07-2008 15:53

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I think i will change my address to Cleveleys Greypool...or i may even move to Personchester :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

WillowTheWhisp 17-07-2008 16:01

Re: christmas banned due to offending muslims
 
Maybe we'll have to change the town's names to Rainbowpool and Rainbowburn?

jaysay 17-07-2008 16:32

Re: christmas banned due to offending muslims
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp (Post 608124)
Maybe we'll have to change the town's names to Rainbowpool and Rainbowburn?

Sorry Willow there's no way I'm suporting Rainbowburn Rovers:D I'll stick to Blackburn thank you:rolleyes:

MargaretR 17-07-2008 16:55

Re: christmas banned due to offending muslims
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 608142)
Sorry Willow there's no way I'm suporting Rainbowburn Rovers:D I'll stick to Blackburn thank you:rolleyes:

whisper --- that is a second reason :D (private joke)

Eric 17-07-2008 17:00

Re: christmas banned due to offending muslims
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Loz (Post 608116)
I work with numerous asians and went to school with quite a few and they always Take part in whatever celebrations we have.
We all exchange gifts and cards at work and on Christmas eve we all dress up in Xmas gear,Santa hats,ties,Flashing Badges and tinsel etc.. and everybody has a laugh.
God i hate the P.C brigade so much.:mad:

Maybe when the honeymoon wears down, you might pick up a copy of George Carlin's book; "When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops". Or, if you are into downloading stuff from the net, any George Carlin comedy recording ... it's a blast, he really ridicules the PCs.:D Check out his skit "Racial Slurs."

Loz 17-07-2008 17:01

Re: christmas banned due to offending muslims
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric (Post 608161)
Maybe when the honeymoon wears down, you might pick up a copy of George Carlin's book; "When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops". Or, if you are into downloading stuff from the net, any George Carlin comedy recording ... it's a blast, he really ridicules the PCs.:D Check out his skit "Racial Slurs."

Will definately check them out thanks!:D

panther 17-07-2008 17:02

Re: christmas banned due to offending muslims
 
Why do they call people 'black'?
they are not black they are brown!

Like me, im not white im 'peachy', there is a difference in colour:rolleyes:

MargaretR 17-07-2008 17:14

Re: christmas banned due to offending muslims
 
Hey Eric - just watched this
YouTube - George Carlin - Religion is bull****.
Brilliant.:D
Didn't you once mention that you are his 'lookalike'?

Loz 17-07-2008 17:16

Re: christmas banned due to offending muslims
 
I've just read some of his stuff i found on the net and loved it!
Will look up more later.


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