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"And the choice of that word reveals obvious racism."

Nice armchair psychology--maybe it's chosen because it's considered taboo, instead of because of some deep-seated dislike of blacks?



Deep-rooted dislike or not, it is certainly disregard. Using that word, and in those ways, shows disregard for how a person of African descent might feel who reads that comment.


Fair enough, though that depends on whether or not you believe somebody with that form of mental illness is capable of disregard at the same standard.




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