Bob Fry wrote:
"William W. Plummer" writes:


Peter Duniho wrote:

[snip]

Your message is offensive. MYOB.


Peter's message was thoughtful and on target, and while he sure
doesn't need me to defend him, I do anyway. Calling out a poster who
regularly stereotypes and disparages entire nations and continents is
very much all of our business.

I feel compelled to enter my agreement with Bob and Peter. Peter may
have gone a tiny bit too far in his rebuttal, but I think he was right
on target with his sentiments and perceptions.

Keep in mind though that there is a difference between "racism",
"bigotry", "politically incorrect" and "insensitive".

*French* is not a race. It is a nationality. Therefore the comment/s
would not be racist.

The word "bigot" (which, ironically, is derived from French) means "a
person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions
and prejudices". ( Merriam-Webster ) Therefore the comment about
"dunderheads" would not intrinsically be bigoted unless he was decidedly
adamant about it.

However, "politically incorrect" and "insensitive" are certainly
candidates for discussion if we should wish to splinter off away from
the topic of aviation.


Antonio