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 **************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)