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Old 05-16-2013 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by newKnow
But, ER's latest posts were about a guy using insulting slurs, which equates to more than an opinion, if the slurs are associated with a group he belongs to. Are you suggesting that he not address the issue when it happens? IMO, when the opportunity presents itself, the flight deck can be a great place to eradicate stereotypes.
How would someone know what group he belongs to unless it had already been discussed? Why should one take slurs personally? I am sure it was not intended that way.

By definition slurs are based on opinion, not fact.

Old 05-16-2013 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar
How would someone know what group he belongs to unless it had already been discussed? Why should one take slurs personally? I am sure it was not intended that way.

By definition slurs are based on opinion, not fact.

Um, really?

Wait. You're kidding, right?
Old 05-16-2013 | 03:49 PM
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Not saying such things are condoned, but they should be understood.

The dude had it right, nothing more than an opinion.

Where's the harm? As Jefferson said "neither picks my pocket or breaks my leg."

... and yeah I got no idea if another pilot is gay and generally don't care unless Mila Kunis is involved.
Old 05-16-2013 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueMoon
What does political correctness have to do with using a defamatory word?

There isn't anything poltical about it, it is just rude and hateful.

Good point, I'm an a$$.

I read too much into what he said.
Old 05-16-2013 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar
Not saying such things are condoned, but they should be understood.

The dude had it right, nothing more than an opinion.

Where's the harm? As Jefferson said "neither picks my pocket or breaks my leg."

... and yeah I got no idea if another pilot is gay and generally don't care unless Mila Kunis is involved.
There's a pilot in LA who is openly gay and talks about it all the time in the cockpit. He's also so buff he could kick my ass. But I did fly him to Gay Pride Day at Didn'y World last June and was happy he and his partner could celebrate with Mickey. True story.
Old 05-16-2013 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by buzzpat
There's a pilot in LA who is openly gay and talks about it all the time in the cockpit. He's also so buff he could kick my ass. But I did fly him to Gay Pride Day at Didn'y World last June and was happy he and his partner could celebrate with Mickey. True story.
You LAX guys and your backdoor B's..... sheesh.
Old 05-16-2013 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
You LAX guys and your backdoor B's..... sheesh.
It's a different world out here 80, its a different world. If I hadn't married a Valley Girl and moved out here for employment while furloughed, I never would have stumbled onto this wonderland.
Old 05-16-2013 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar
Not saying such things are condoned, but they should be understood.

The dude had it right, nothing more than an opinion.

Where's the harm? As Jefferson said "neither picks my pocket or breaks my leg."

... and yeah I got no idea if another pilot is gay and generally don't care unless Mila Kunis is involved.
I'm fairly sure the company's position is that there is nothing to be understood about any type of slur -- except, maybe that they are wrong.

I'm sure there is something written down somewhere about them not being tolerated, as well. That's regardless of if you know the person who heard you say it is part of the "group" or not.

Your two hundred and thirty one year old quote sounds good, but it really doesn't apply in this situation. Jefferson dealt with a lot of things, but he never had to share a flight deck with his neighbor for 7+ hours at a time.
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Old 05-16-2013 | 05:12 PM
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It's a different world out here 80, its a different world. If I hadn't married a Valley Girl and moved out here for employment while furloughed, I never would have stumbled onto this wonderland.
Obgyn yeahhhhhhhhhh.

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