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To: Jorj X Mckie who wrote (717545)5/24/2013 2:32:20 PM
From: i-node1 Recommendation  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 1583826
 
>> not an outmoded reference to an person of African descent.


While I seldom find any need to distinguish between races like this (or like some on this thread do daily), I really had no idea the word "negro" was now banned.



To: Jorj X Mckie who wrote (717545)5/24/2013 2:42:48 PM
From: J_F_Shepard  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1583826
 
I'm sure there is much more in that teacher's record than that single incident....

For example, she is 65 years old and non-tenured.....



To: Jorj X Mckie who wrote (717545)5/24/2013 3:32:15 PM
From: tejek  Read Replies (5) | Respond to of 1583826
 

Fired for word 'negro': Bronx teacher claims misunderstanding, not racial slur

Read more: upi.com


I suspect there is more to this than what is being reported. Without more info, I won't respond.

This is what happens when liberal politically correct people get power

As for your comment, when did being sensitive to the needs and feelings of others become a bad thing? Wasn't it Jesus who said: do unto others what ye would have done unto you?


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