Re: Subject: Dr. Seuss's view of recent events.

[Guest guest]

> Your little poem is offensive and racist.

> Sheryle

>

>

Excuse me? I got this poem in my e-mail a few days ago and I thought

it was adorable and very clever. To me it had just the right amount

of whimsey, sweetness, and pride. What could possibly have been

offensive about that poem?

Tracey in San Diego

[Guest guest]

You would be more accurate to say " I didn't see anything racist in

it " . That does not mean that it isn't racist to those who others.

Nor do those who see that deserve to be insulted.

Been there, heard that about sexist, racist and ageist jokes. And of

course the ever acceptable put downs of the obese. I understand

seeing it as racist. I understand that you don't. Different

sensibilites, different people.

Most polite people say I " m sorry you were offended " not suggest that

there is something " wrong " with the person who responds that way.

in Seattle

> I enjoyed it. There isn't anything racist about it. Some people

just

> sit around waiting to be " offended " .

>

[Guest guest]

Sorry , posted before reading your request to cease.

> You would be more accurate to say " I didn't see anything racist in

[Guest guest]

Racism isn't defined by individual choice. Regardless, I've YET to

hear exactly what was " racist " in that poem. I'm sorry you were

offended, but I'm offended by your being offended. Hopefully, you

won't be offended by me being offended by your being offended.

Ms. Moderator, I'm sorry. I'll shut up now.

joseph

> > I enjoyed it. There isn't anything racist about it. Some people

> just

> > sit around waiting to be " offended " .

> >