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Kaffir lily is an offensive name
"David Hill" wrote in message ... "..........It is amazing how such a topic reveals who are the bigoted racists among us and the clueless sycophants that empower them. A truly enlightened individual would have admitted that such racist plant names are offensive, vow never to use them again and enlighten other not to use them. Instead we actually have had several who vainly try to justify lame excuses to continue to use racist and hateful names for plants. Such names spoil the garden of delights for the enjoyment others and have no place in the modern garden. There is not enough shame for these misguided trolls who continue to perpetuate hate and trick other into doing so in such subtle ways as using hateful names for plants. It doesn't matter whether those who are insulted are aware they are. One may have the momentary feeling of superiority in knowing that they are insulting someone without their immediately be aware of it but the other person will eventually find out and still be hurt by such things. You should consider the feelings of others as you would want others consider yours. Isn't that the "golden rule" anyway? Maybe the only way to get the message across is by refusing to deal with those nurseries who perpetuate hateful names of plants and not buying the garden books that do the same? Its a new millennium and its about time everyone finally got with the program. .........." Balderdash! Hurrah! Mary -- David Hill Abacus nurseries www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk |
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