Doesn't it get confusing calling all soda Coke, in terms of ordering it or having a friend grab you a soda? Or is it only referred to as Coke if you're telling a story, like if you were saying how you grabbed food and a Coke, even if you really drank, say, Sprite.
Also, I think it'd…Â
As a white woman, I think someone stereotyping me as being obsessed with pumpkin spice lattes is pretty tame in comparison to, ya know...actually racism that minorities experience.
Think about it like this. Everyone on here has no problem writing the words "mayo packet," right? Nobody thinks twice about it. But I am certain that most people would more than think twice about typing the n-word, a term that has been used to systemically oppress black people for…Â
My point is, "mayo packets" is not a racial slur. Sure, it's a rude term. But to compare it to actual racial slurs, words that have such horrible historical connotations, terms that were used for centuries to oppress black people...that's ridiculous. It's one thing to be upset over…Â
"Mayo packets" isn't 1/10th as bad as the actual racist terms being thrown at her and other people of color. Seriously people? There's no comparison. I'm white, and not at all offended by that.
That being said, while she has some very valid points, using a tragedy like 9/11 to highlight…Â
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