www.chirpthird.com: Here we go again with over-the-top "political correctness"

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Posted by Jim Mac (Member # 113) on :

And it's happening, of course, in California.

'Master' and 'slave' computer labels unacceptable, officials say

Absolutely unbelievable:

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Los Angeles officials have asked that manufacturers, suppliers and contractors stop using the terms "master" and "slave" on computer equipment, saying such terms are unacceptable and offensive.

I guess it's no surprise consdering they've already taken the following actions:

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In June, the Los Angeles city council unanimously passed a law requiring that any companies doing business with the city disclose profits they may have made from slavery in the 19th Century. In 2000, the council supported federal legislation seeking reparations for descendants of slaves.

Posted by MidnightSS (Member # 2000) on :

Man, you let FireChicken beat you to this one.

http://www.chirpthird.com/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=014395;p=1#000008

[ 26. November 2003, 12:34 PM: Message edited by: MidnightSS ]

Posted by Jim Mac (Member # 113) on :

Whoops, my bad. Didn't see that last night.

Posted by FireChicken (Member # 2067) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Jim Mac:
Whoops, my bad. Didn't see that last night.

Hello and welcome to last week!

[Razz]

Hey, its a story thats so silly, its worth posting twice!!!

Now where is Chab when we need a smart-butt comment???

[ 27. November 2003, 11:55 AM: Message edited by: FireChicken ]

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