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Rep. Eli Crane used the derogatory phrase in describing his proposed amendment to a military bill. Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty asked that his words be stricken from the record.

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[–] ProffessionalAmateur 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

As a non-American I'm perplexed by this. I remember growing up and hearing the accepted euphemism 'coloured person' instead of black person. I'd worry about myself if I ever visited that I'd accidentally cause insult. PC seems to be gone nuts

[–] _cerpin_taxt_ 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Do you call white people non-colored people? No? Then why would you call a black person colored? Lol

[–] ProffessionalAmateur 0 points 1 year ago

You never let me answer before your smarmy remark. But beleive it or not back then, yes you could. Are white people actually 'white'? Are black people actually 'black'? It was a means to denote race the same as black and white is these days. My point was I didn't realise this term was an actual insult now but it's good to know. Have off with your lol