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Greetings All:

"Coolies"???

Since this word is not being used in a historical context but refers  
to a potential activity projected into the future one can only  
conclude that it is being used as a racial slur.

Such a completely pejorative term in contemporary usage has no  
legitimate use in a forum like this and I would ask that in absence  
of historical context or discussion of such that it not be used.  
There are dozens of other words in the English language that would  
not only better capture the apparent intended meaning but also not  
cause insult or injury.

Cordially,
B.A. van der Wel


On Mar 19, 2008, at 11:08 AM, David H Fears wrote:

> Jeff, yes indeed, Barb's site is a good one. However, by  
> "definitive" I
> meant every quote available. I calculate it would take 1,000  
> coolies working 17
> years to make such a site contain every quotable instance. Perhaps  
> by 2100 all
> of it will be searchable online.
>
> David
>
>
>
> **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video  
> on AOL
> Home.
> (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15? 
> ncid=aolhom00030000000001)

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