Okay, I admit that I have too much time on my hands. Between sick 9-month old twins, work, a dying cat, I guess I just don't know what to do with my time.
Or maybe I sent the post because I thought it was important.
Clearly I should have done this differently, because you seem confident that your choice of words is entirely appropriate. So, I won't attempt to convince you that you're wrong. Rather, I'll appeal to your good character.
Please don't use the word ghetto, or any contemporary misspelling of that word, on this list to connote, slipshod, cheap, less than great, lame, or whatever. It offends my sensibilities and I sincerly believe that it offends the sensibilities of those people who actually think about the derivation of words. Ultimately, and contrary to your assertion, race, as well as class, has everything to do with it.
You never hear anyone use "ghetto" to describe making do with less, finding creative solutions using minimal resources, or taking care of what you have. Interestingly, one phrase closely associated with these virtues is Yankee inginuity. If you don't know, Yankees are New Englanders; it's an unspoken assuption that they are white Protestants.
So, it's on you. It's a free country and you can use the words you want. Please just be aware that you will be offending my sensibilities if, in the future, you continue to use ghetto as you do.
Tom Dalton Bethlehem, PA, USA
Joe wrote:
You guys have too much time..... Ghetto does not equal geto. Geto is correct tool deprivation in this case. Has nothing to do with some historical ghettos from the past. Campy and Snap-On tools are the anti ghetto. Not using a toothed washer is geto. There is a tooth and a slot for a reason. To keep headset adjusted correctly. Otherwise the locknut/top screwed race will remain tight together but back off as a unit as to go out of adjustment. Race does not enter into this. Except headset races. You may of course assemble your headset as you wish but don't be surprised when it rattles loose. Joe Hughes Denver
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