Tracy, thank you for the lesson. Though I'm familiar with the etymology of  
the term "coolies," I do believe however that there are no "bad" words, offered 
 with good intent. That's a distinction that seems to escape many here. To 
excise  certain words from usage because some group or subset of a group may 
find them  objectionable can have no rational end. 
 
And I will gladly offer a respectful response to each and every objection  
whether from esteemed scholar or blatherskites. And I do offer responses today,  
because I've never believed that ganging up on one person ever serves a 
higher  need. 
 
 
David



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