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- From: twnw3@isuvax.iastate.edu
- Subject: Re: Racism in SF2?
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- Organization: Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
- References: <1992Nov15.235400.19644@midway.uchicago.edu> <1992Nov16.133216.5884@oz.plymouth.edu>,<+7v1y6-@rpi.edu>
- Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 20:38:56 GMT
- Lines: 44
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- In article <+7v1y6-@rpi.edu>, petitc@nuge104.its.rpi.edu (Christopher Jon Petit) writes:
- >In article <1992Nov16.133216.5884@oz.plymouth.edu>, j_herlih@oz.plymouth.edu (Axl) writes:
- >|> In article <1992Nov15.235400.19644@midway.uchicago.edu>
- >|> alee@midway.uchicago.edu writes:
- >|
- >|>
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- >
- > Yeah. This is SUCH bulls**t! I mean, the problem is the THOUGHTS
- >underlying the 'nasty bad words' that PCness tries to get rid of, but PC only
- >gets rid of some of the 'bad words' NOT the thoughts that these words come from.
- > __ This my friend is not quite right. PC is not out there to change anyones
- mind. Its out there to alleviate some of the ignorance and prejudices people
- have built up from things they her rather than things they have actually
- experienced. Its also out there to bridge some of the communication gaps
- which prevent people in our society from make this place a better place to live
- and learn. I agree a child may not learn about racism from the title screen
- of SF2. But are you trying to tell me that there is nothing wrong with a little
- racism? ANY rasicm is too much racism. That train of thought has led to alot
- worse showings than the SF2 title screen. (if in fact its racist). The days
- of people of any nationality, gender, sexual preference, or physical
- capability turning the other cheek are gone. If you dont roll with PC its gonna
- end up rolling right over you and youre not gonna like it too much.
- I am not gonna over analyze the Racism in the game becuz i never thought about
- it, i do however, have words for anyone against or annoyed by PC.
- Jason Gregory
- Sophomore PoliSci
- Iowa State U.
-
- > And as for SF2, I really COULDN'T CARE LESS about racism present in it or
- >not. I mean, really, we all play it to get out frustrations with people, and
- >just for fun, so why bother worrying if racism is present or not? It's present
- >in the world, stupid as it is, so I don't think a kid's gonna learn about racism
- >and join the KKK because SF2 has a hint of racism in it.
- > (
- > Lighten up---hold a big helium balloon. :&)
- >--
- >Trust: A very precious social commodity, due both to high value and terrible
- >scarcity.
- >MATWDTM: Mothers Against Teenagers Who Drink Too Much (failed name for MADD)
- >
- >
- >
- >
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