Although it may never have been Graphically Said before today, this excerpt from one of dad’s short stories is pretty much spot on.  Referring to words “that demean or ridicule a person, or group of persons”, dad says, “These mindless racial and ethnic slurs are the only words I consider truly bad.  Aside from the hurt they cause others, they brand the user as a stupid, thoughtless, bigot.

If stupid seems a bit harsh, remember that the root of prejudice is ignorance.  Granted, fear plays a large part in the process, but it is lack of understanding, i.e., ignorance, wherein we become mired.”

His piece continues with these words…

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