Re: RE: Bush's racial slur

On Sat, 12 Jan 2002, Matt Gushee wrote:

> shadowman writes:
>
>  > a speaker is responsible for both and that requires understanding of
>  > "how" something is perceived.  using the term "Paki" was insensitive
>  > and demonstrates Bush's ignorance of other cultures and how they
>  > perceive what we say and do. the smart thing would have been to avoid
>  > controversy and simply referred to those who live in Pakistan as
>  > "Pakistanis".  but he didn't do that did he?  so what are we left to
>  > conclude?  simply put, Bush is not a very tactful man.
>
> Not to be overly harsh, but isn't that obvious? What do you suggest
> Bush should have done, or that Americans should do in response to his
> gaffe?

i think he should apologize and i think americans should express how they
feel about it.  i don't expect everyone to agree with me on this issue, i
simply believe Americans have the right to state their opinion about his
statement.  ultimately, Bush will do whatever he wants and we will have
little affect on that.  the saddest part is that i don't think anyone
expects him to behave any differently.  personally, i have learned to
expect things like this from him.  what made Socrates one of the smartest
men who ever lived was that he was aware of his own ignorance.  i can't
say that about bush.  i don't think he is aware of his own ignorance or is
aware of how he comes across to people.

respectfully,

hugh

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