Stinocher, Bryan D. wrote:
>
> I only take exception to your use of the words "rice burner" and "jap" after
> I had stated specifically how ignorant that sounds. I do not care that you
> drive American cars; I have owned several that I enjoyed just as much as my
> Japanese cars. I am sure that my TR250 will give me just as much enjoyment,
> even though it won't be as good as my Toyota's are. No 60's car can compare
> with a car of today. Different era's altogether.
>
> I apologize for calling you a bigot. That was uncalled for. It is a word
> thrown around all too commonly anymore, and I used that as I crutch in a
> moment of anger and fatigue. However, I do believe that your use of the
> words "rice burner" and "jap" are just as insulting as if you had used
> "nigger" or "spic". It is meant to deride.
>
Well Bryan:
> However, I am of British origin, and we are frequently referred to as
"Brits". I don't find that racial or insulting, but I guess if Jap is
unacceptable as an abbreviation for Japanese, then in future us ex
limey's should be insulted. The word "nigger" is actually derived from
Nigeria where many Afro-Americans ancestors originated, and in the
correct context should never have become an insult.etc.etc.
I have never used the term rice burner before, I first saw it on this
list.I still see nothing bigoted or racialabout it, but I guess a sense
of humor in our wonderful politically correct world is out of place. End
of soapbox oratory. Sorry to bomb the list, but I have never been a
racist in the UK or USA. I was merely trying to point out I do not
consider the 300ZX the quality car I expected when I bought it!!
Stu ex limey brit US citizen
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