Should a person who has grown up with a phrase or term, not knowing it's bad connotations or origin, be "grandfathered in" and be allowed to say it once the history comes to light?
@levisan anyone should be allowed to say anything they like, owing no justification for their choice of words to anyone if they're brave enough to manage any potential flack.
Also, beware folk etymologies that serve ideological purposes.
@levisan i find a distinct deficit of concern and sympathy for such people in myself, wishing them only flack until they grow a spine and thicker skin.
@jezza It really seems like so many people aren't willing to manage the flack!