I took a risk when I used the "A word" (ephithet) in my recent post. It is unpleasant to me to use and write the word, and I wanted to make a point about how commonly it is used and how it perpetuates separation.
Today in the blog comments I deleted a comment from a web-based service company that sends offensive "A-word" messages for a fee. I deleted the message but the testimonial, from a well known author, that they were displaying on the front page really bothered me. I wrote to the author to get his comments and I am awaiting a response. Meanwhile I provide it for you here (author and web company names omitted) as an example of how hate spreads even in the poor attempt at humor. Your comments please?
Joseph Liberti
EQ At Work
The Testimonial:
"I'm totally pleased with this product. I began sending assholes, one per week, to a jerk I particularly disliked and, after 4 1/2 months, he died! All right, xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.com!!!"
Well known author
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