06-28-2004, 05:52 AM
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jobst.brandt@stanfordalumni.org wrote:
>Mark Hickey <mark@habcycles.com> writes:
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>> FWIW, our church organized women volunteers to accompany any Muslim
>> women on shopping or other public trips. It's sad that it was
>> necessary... some of the nicest people I know happen to be Muslim,
>> but that particular faith has its own share of idiots as well. I
>> guess no group is immune.
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>Don't you realize that "Some of them are my best friends." is a
>classic racist expression. You must be able to phrase that in a way
>that it doesn't come out as such a hackneyed metaphor, sounding as
>though you are breaking your arm to pat yourself on the back. It
>rings even odder coming from someone who is supporting such a right
>wing president who himself bungles such phrases.
Thanks for the English lesson, Jobst. Funny though how you "quote me"
saying something I didn't even say. Now I understand why you think
GWB said things he didn't say either.
If it's your contention that saying "some of the nicest people I know
happen to be Muslim" is a "hackneyed metaphor", I'd say you're WAY out
of touch with reality. Way out of touch.
Mark Hickey
Habanero Cycles
http://www.habcycles.com
Home of the $695 ti frame
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