Colin wrote:
"One that immediately springs to mind is the use of the term G*d, when other
names
for deities have been spelled out correctly."
I'll answer to the use of "G*d", because I wrote it. A former vocalister who
posts to another singing list I am on did so and when questioned, explained
it beautifully as a part of the Jewish faith. I liked it, liked the respect
it conveyed, and even though it was probably unsuitable in this context -
did it anyway. I wasn't trying to be PC, not that I think there's a thing
wrong with being considerate of others' feelings and beliefs, even when
taken perhaps to an extreme. I do think it's far and away preferable to the
alternative! And if someone in a group with which I communicate daily
expressed a sentiment that meant a great deal to them, I would certainly
take note. It's like baking brownies and remembering that you have a friend
who really loves them - so you set aside a plate for them. Not because you
have to - she doesn't know you're baking today. But you remembered she liked
them. Of course, if she's on a diet, then that's another thing and next time
you'll remember that too. Rats, now I want a brownie.
I do think I understand what Colin means about PC though - sometimes we're
pretty funny in the lengths we'll go to avoid an ugly e-scene. When we want
to reply, "What the ___ are you talking about? Did you even read my post
before attacking me ?!! you #$%)(*()!! we says instead, "I'm confused by
your last post. Perhaps you missed the last paragraph of my original post,
let me qouote it for your here. Thank you for your enthusiastic reply!"
It is fun every once in awhile to have a "ralucob" (Mike) drop in on us and
stir things up. Where is he BTW? Did anyone send him the memo?
Laura Sharp
Soprano, Voice Teacher and
Director of Children's Music
First Presbyterian church
Albany NY
Off to make brownies!
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