Simmons Says 3 Ephithets Should Be Banned
hearingimpared
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Here is a refreshing story that kind of parallels the "I Love HipHop" thread but in a good way.
The only problem I see with it is it may infringe on freedom of speech.
The only problem I see with it is it may infringe on freedom of speech.
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Sounds like more he is asking record companies to choose to ban the words.
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hearingimpared wrote: »Here is a refreshing story that kind of parallels the "I Love HipHop" thread but in a good way.
The only problem I see with it is it may infringe on freedom of speech.
Freedom of speech? That's not what they had in mind writing the Constitution.
Someone had to stretch the meaning to protect the words and phrases in question, I'm sure.
There's more than enough laws on the books already on this. Adding more won't help.
The link didn't go to that story."The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson -
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sucks2beme wrote: »Freedom of speech? That's not what they had in mind writing the Constitution.
Someone had to stretch the meaning to protect the words and phrases in question, I'm sure.
There's more than enough laws on the books already on this. Adding more won't help.
The link didn't go to that story.
When I click the link it goes to the Simmons story????
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sucks2beme wrote: »Freedom of speech? That's not what they had in mind writing the Constitution.
Someone had to stretch the meaning to protect the words and phrases in question, I'm sure.
There's more than enough laws on the books already on this. Adding more won't help.
The link didn't go to that story.
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As long as he's just urging the record companies to do it. If he's trying to do anything legal, he can kiss my ****. You can't ban language. Any of it. Ever read 1984? C'mon.If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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Interesting. Now I see the story. There was a different story showing when I looked, and didn't see it listed. Now it's back.
Banning the words won't really work ,anyhow. They dropped laid off, went to
downsizing, then rightsizing, still it has the same negative ring to it.
I still call used cars used cars. Pre-owned is nonsense.
They'll just use a new term that will mean the same thing. It's the
negative attitude that remains.
Free speech was meant to protect our right to criticize government
and lawmakers, free exchange of ideas, etc. Vulgar song lyrics
weren't on their mind."The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson -
Sucks2beme...
It's funny you should mention chasing our tail with euphemisms. My first job out of college was as a repo man...
which became collections....
which became account manager....
which became on-time renewal specialist.
I still got called the same four-letter words whenever I showed up at someone's door regardless of my title.I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore -
A bunch of Non-majority individuals singing about un-clean women
and short term companionship contractors?
Un-good, I tell you. Very un-good.
They may find themselves up an unsanitary tributary
with no means of locomotion."The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson -
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sucks2beme wrote: »A bunch of Non-majority individuals singing about un-clean women
and short term companionship contractors?
Un-good, I tell you. Very un-good.
They may find themselves up an unsanitary tributary
with no means of locomotion.
I'm offended by the terms "non-majority", "un-clean" and "short term companionship contractors" and wish to add them to the list of words which should be legally restricted.
There are a large group of us in my area that agree with me, and we've convinced our local state representative to place this important matter before the state legislature. Our state rep assures us , because of political favors owed him, that this measure has a very good chance of being passed.
When it is passed in our state, than other states will see our wisdom, and will follow suit. Soon, the entire nation will be protected from bad words and, soon, bad ideas. All defined, of course, by correct thinking groups of which I am a member.
Trust me. I know what's good for you, even if you don't.
You don't want to find yourself up **** creek without a paddle, do you ? No ..
....I didn't think you did.Sal Palooza -
We can ban anything we want but the resulting words and phrases will be much worse. We just won't know what they mean.
Lets hear a good Ho!
(everyone) Ho!
For whatever reason I love the B, N and H word in songs where it is meant as a term of endearment...
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I think banning is just a bit extreme here, what with the constitution and all. Encouraging the writers to maybe chose their words more carefully would be a better route.
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sucks2beme wrote: »A bunch of Non-majority individuals singing about un-clean women
and short term companionship contractors?
Un-good, I tell you. Very un-good.
They may find themselves up an unsanitary tributary
with no means of locomotion.
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mrbigbluelight wrote: »I'm offended by the terms "non-majority", "un-clean" and "short term companionship contractors" and wish to add them to the list of words which should be legally restricted.
There are a large group of us in my area that agree with me, and we've convinced our local state representative to place this important matter before the state legislature. Our state rep assures us , because of political favors owed him, that this measure has a very good chance of being passed.
When it is passed in our state, than other states will see our wisdom, and will follow suit. Soon, the entire nation will be protected from bad words and, soon, bad ideas. All defined, of course, by correct thinking groups of which I am a member.
Trust me. I know what's good for you, even if you don't.
You don't want to find yourself up **** creek without a paddle, do you ? No ..
....I didn't think you did.
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For whatever reason I love the B, N and H word in songs where it is meant as a term of endearment...
Those words are not terms of endearment. That's simply the bad argument some people offer to justify their use. How many people refer to their mothers respectfully as a "ho?" What is the positive connotation of the word? If you poll women and ask if they would like to referred as a "****" or a "ho," would the majority of them say, "Yes?" I seriously doubt it. How do you think your mother or sister would respond to that question? In fact, I'll bet those women who did choose "Yes" are more likely to be younger and probably suffer from self esteem issues.HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50 LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub
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Agreed, they are not terms of endearment. They're "curse words". They're meant in a derogatory way. And know what? Every language has them. And if you ban them, more will be created. I'm sure 200 years ago the word **** meant nothing, and they had their own vulgarities and derogatory words which would be meaningless to us now. Ban the words all you want, it's a waste of your time.If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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bobman1235 wrote: »I'm sure 200 years ago the word **** meant nothing, and they had their own vulgarities and derogatory words which would be meaningless to us now.
I don't know about that. Picture some poor woman in a set of stocks 200 years ago in New England with a sign over head that reads:
For Unlawful Carnel Knoweldge
Or another woman who has a sign over the threashold of her home in merry old England:
Fornication Under Consent of the King
LOL
Curse words come and go and evolve and transform into nothing and then they start over again. Afterall when you call some one a bastage are you calling that person a ****? **** these days is a **** right! The original meaning has changed since the English bastardized the Irish and Scottish peasants they sought to rule.
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Report back to us after lovingly addressing your mother or sister as a **** or ho what their reactions are.
Providing if you are still alive.We can ban anything we want but the resulting words and phrases will be much worse. We just won't know what they mean.
Lets hear a good Ho!
(everyone) Ho!
For whatever reason I love the B, N and H word in songs where it is meant as a term of endearment...
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