Dave Whelan

[AucklandRover]

I think some of you are missing the point here (and please don't try to defend your case by using that tired phrase "political correctness").
Here WE are in a world where racial/religious divisions still cause a huge amount of pain and bloodshed.
And there is Whelan, a supposedly intelligent man in a prominent public position, spouting stereotypes that are bound to be offensive.
And there some of YOU are, defending him.
So EVERY Jew in the world is a grasping materialist - is that it? And Chinese/Korean/Thai (etc) people shouldn't object to being called "Chinkies" - is that it?
This is not about "political correctness"; it is about a lack of empathy and respect.

[alfinyalcabo]

[quote="AucklandRover").
Here WE are in a world where racial/religious divisions still cause a huge amount of pain and bloodshed.
And there is Whelan, a supposedly intelligent man in a prominent public position, spouting stereotypes that are bound to be offensive.
And there some of YOU are, defending him.
So EVERY Jew in the world is a grasping materialist - is that it? And Chinese/Korean/Thai (etc) people shouldn't object to being called "Chinkies" - is that it?
This is not about "political correctness"; it is about a lack of empathy and respect.[/quote]

Fair point Auckland.. No doubt you have your fair share of racists out there.. What is the derogatory term for an Englishman living out there? Is there one ?

[AucklandRover]

Fair point Auckland.. No doubt you have your fair share of racists out there.. What is the derogatory term for an Englishman living out there? Is there one ?

Alf - we're called Poms. It's sometimes used quite

[reckless]

The term POM(E) is slanderous, so get yourself a solicitor Aucks and take the sheep shaggers for all they've got

[joinerpat]

To put this thread in prospective, what happened to "sticks and stones may break my bones buts will never hurt me" ahh the good owd days.

And Alf, you have commited a mortal sin in leaving out the Jock's

[test]

Whelan made the mistake of talking to a Lefty newspaper, he should have known better than to use these terms. It's all about perception and he can't see where he has blundered. Maybe he should take himself out of the hot seat and retire gracefully.

[DanRrr]

Finally some common sense in the whole 'debate.'

Well done Kick it Out!! Whilst the rest exploited his words, whilst ignoring the sentiments of them to further their own publicity. - view external link

[UncleDerek]

What's he said that's wrong?

Everybody is guilty of saying ,, I'm going to the chinkys for some chips ,or the Jews are money orientated.. Nothing wrong with those statements Champs

Sorry, Can someone please educate me... Why is the word "chink" racist? So too "paddy" "Pom" "Jock". The posts above so far tell me the words ARE racist I would like someone to tell me WHY they are racist. Why?

[AucklandRover]

What's he said that's wrong?

Everybody is guilty of saying ,, I'm going to the chinkys for some chips ,or the Jews are money orientated.. Nothing wrong with those statements Champs

Sorry, Can someone please educate me... Why is the word "chink" racist? So too "paddy" "Pom" "Jock". The posts above so far tell me the words ARE racist I would like someone to tell me WHY they are racist. Why?[/quote]

It's about society changing and trying to make progress. Obviously, some of those words are more likely to cause offence than others.
What you have to try and do is put yourself on the receiving end. The word "nigger" was in everyday use at one time. Would you use it now?
I don't think many Chinese people would be happy with being referred to as "Chinks" - not to mention people from other Asian countries.
I know that this will bring accusations of "political correctness'. I don't ca

[jordan12rhodes]

the way i view it is, would you use the term to the faces of the people in question? if you wouldn`t, then that would suggest it`s an offensive term..