Jason Goray wrote:

> This would not be the first time I've made the mistake
> of not knowing that something is culturally offensive,
> but can someone explain this one to me?

The key to understanding why such peccadilloes are 
important is that provide political leverage.  Which
in turn explains why some groups can use them freely
while others are persecuted.  If you observe closely,
you'll also see that "friends" and allies are not
persecuted, but the opposition is.

Michael Atherton
Prospect Park


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