I don't wanna denigrate anybody. My son is 1/4 Japanese. I have relatives who are black, mixed race, gay/lesbian, ethnic, etc. I don't wanna be on a soap box either. I simply think there's a certain respect we owe each other. I don't care what words you use, I don' use 'em. As someone mentioned, it's like finger nails on a chalkboard. To me, it's respect. I'm done preachin' (LOL), I'm off to the Nats' vs Padres game.