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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        1 year ago

        So if you already thought that the accepted phrase today was “People of Color,” then what was the purpose of asking that question?

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            “coloured people” has never been a preferred term, it’s always been viewed as racist, on account of how popular it is with racists.

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            1 year ago

            Does that mean you’re opposed to calling people how they state they prefer to be called because you perceive it as a progressive ploy and you don’t like progressives?