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>>>What is a more appropriate term? According to Wikipedia, just 'deaf'. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deaf-mute http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deaf-mute I'll r

• davidarkemp2 14y ago
  To quote Richard Herring: This political correctness stick is brought up on these occasions to ridicule a world where you can't say certain things any more. But this stuff isn't about this invented construct of PCness - does anyone claim to be politically correct? It's just a pejorative term invented by people who want to still be racist and old-fashioned. It's about respecting people whatever their background and not making sweeping and offensive statements about them based on the colour of their skin or where they come from or their disability, sexuality or gender. http://www.richardherring.com/warmingup/?id=2299 http://www.richardherring.com/warmingup/?id=2299