In general I am not bothered by PCness. If someone is offended by a word or label I don't mind not using it if I am aware of it.

In the matter of older works of art or literature though I am not in favor of changing it.

In Hemmingway's short story "The battler" (I believe I got that title right) Nick Adams is traveling by foot and on the railroad and comes into a clearing where two men are sitting at a campfire preparing to eat. The one is a retired boxer who suffers from taking way too many blows in the ring. The other man is his friend and protector a man who we now would call African American. In this Nick Adams story Hemmingway refers to himby his first name but describes his actions in this way..." he spoke in a smooth N*gger voice"..." he stood up with long n*gger legs". The reason I bring it up is that it is done in a way which clearly is not demeaning (IMHO) to the man, who is portrayed as a caring, generous and thoughtful man who takes care of the old boxer, protecting and respecting him and being that way to Nick Adams who is a stranger to him as well.

I just thought I would mention it as it seems to fit into the discussion somewhere.

In the case of work done in a different era with different moral codes, etc. I don't believe in changing the work of the artist to match current ideas of what is appropriate.

Works that are demeaning to minorities or demeaning in general I will not be interested in partaking.

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