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RE: Do we romanticize slavery? - 10/8/2007 11:49:26 AM

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I truly hope that no one really believes that those of us here and elsewhere that use the term mean to trivialize the suffering of anyone anywhere who is forced into slavery.

I don't think anyone does so consciously, no. But I've wondered if the term could have that effect unconsciously.

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RE: Do we romanticize slavery? - 10/8/2007 12:00:39 PM

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I truly hope that no one really believes that those of us here and elsewhere that use the term mean to trivialize the suffering of anyone anywhere who is forced into slavery.

I don't think anyone does so consciously, no. But I've wondered if the term could have that effect unconsciously.

According to most everyone who has answered, apparently so. Where are all the "slaves" who can offer a differing opinion? No one cares to post, I guess. Must be sitting off somewhere feeling silenced and ashamed right about now

. Seriously, I can state unequivocably that I never, ever, ever meant to trivialize the suffering of historical or modern-day victims of nonconsensual slavery. I really don't think most other "slaves" mean to either. It's a figure of speech that represents a role within CONSENSUAL M/s relationships. Not a sign that those labeled as such are under some delusion that they really are living like those victims did/are. Well, there's a few that would have us believe they do but I ain't buyin' it

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RE: Do we romanticize slavery? - 10/8/2007 12:37:57 PM

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luci ---

Sounds like you have a wonderful clarity about how you use the word "slave." Brava!

Thanks, btw, for all your contributions to the thread.

Cheers,

DC

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RE: Do we romanticize slavery? - 10/8/2007 12:45:15 PM

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luci ---

Sounds like you have a wonderful clarity about how you use the word "slave." Brava!

Thanks, btw, for all your contributions to the thread.

Cheers,

DC

Thank you very much, DC, for the compliment. I was hoping several other well-known voices around here would chime in, especially those who call themselves "slaves." Maybe they just haven't had the chance yet or didn't feel like justifying their choices. I understand that for sure. You're welcome for the contributions. I always love responding to great questions

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RE: Do we romanticize slavery? - 10/8/2007 1:58:58 PM

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The thread was too convuluted to read in it's entirety I'm assuming. Reading/watching anything that reminds me of the history channel is a hard limit for me.
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