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hermaphrodite (n.) late 14c. (harmofroditus), from Latin hermaphroditus, from Greek hermaphroditos "person partaking of the attributes of both sexes," as a proper name, the son of Hermes and Aphrodite, who, in Ovid, was loved by the nymph Salmacis so ardently that she prayed for complete union with him and as a result they were united bodily, combining male and female characteristics.hermaphrodite | Etymology of hermaphrodite by etymonline

Antiquated, yes. Offensive? It did come to have the connotation that the true sex of a person is in the gonadal histology , and (mistakenly) that "intersex" persons have two sets of those. But to make too big of a deal of it may be another example of the kind of "political correctness' that costs progressives, and parties that cater to them, elections. I lends itself too easily to satire by late night comedians like Bill Maher. Intersex literally means between sexes--suggesting to me that a person born with both male and female sexual characteristics has neither of them and/or is in transition. I'm ok with that, but I I fear the day when, after many folks comply with the new term, someone will find it, offensive, too, and we'll have to come up with a new one. I must admit to finding it annoying when someone corrects my word usage because I haven't kept up with the latest word usage. I've lost track of what, if any, the current preferred term for the "intellectually challenged" is. I used to think of that as a synonym for inquiring mind, and welcomed the label for myself, but I understand it now has a different meaning.

 

CONGRATULATIONS! ! You have an opinion,

 

why is it offensive?

 

Because terms need to be changed in an attempt to be relevant in the conversation.

 

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Short of harm to another which would offend me ----how do other humans decisions , regarding sex , sexual desires, sexual practices, desires to change ones sex AFFECT ME OR MY LIFE IN ANY WAY??

The answer: THEY FUCKIN' DON'T. I MIND MY OWN BUSINESS!!

 

Psychologist Jonathan Haidt in The Righteous Mind identifies the biggest difference between conservatives and liberasl in the U.S. as the way they weigh harm and "disgust' as an ethical considerations. For liberals, harm is the main consideration, and disgust doesn't enter the picture. For conservatives, it's a big deal--probably a reflection of a greater concern about the unfamiliar. Of course, what's disgusting to one person may be fine with another and is undoubtedly culturally determined. The sight of a drag queen or men holding hands triggers conservative "puke" instincts. This was the focus of the debate in the 60s between Lord Patrick Devlin and H.L.A. Hart--triggered by the Wolfenden Report on the legalization of homosexuality. Devlin, in The Enforcement of Morals (1965) argued that society ought to be able to ban any practice that would trigger sentiments of "intolerance, indignation, or disgust" in a randomly drawn twelve-person jury. Not to do so he said. would have a demoralizing, corrosive effect on the society, leading to creeping anomie. H.L.A. Hart, in Law, Liberty and Morality (1963) argued, on utilitarian grounds, that liberty shoulduld only be restricted if it cause harm to others--harm being defined narrowly to exclude subjective discomfort.

 

I dunno wasn't there a judge back in the late '80's early nineties that said something I cant define obscene but I know it when I see it, it was during the obscenity trial for 2livecrew I think, I could be misrembering though and dont really feel like looking it up,
I can say this as a moderate conservative I really dont care who is holding who's hand OR what consenting adults do or dont so, just another attempt to label and place things in a box as far as I see it

 

Erasure. It's like describing gray as black or white. It means intersex individuals are fully male and fully female. That does not reflect the scientific accuracy.

I wasn't trying to be combative or anything. Just trying to point out that it is no longer acceptable to say.

Apart from being inaccurate, it's just considered offensive by those whom the label is often applied to. It's like calling an African American person "colored" and being confused when they're offended.

Again, not trying to be disagreeable or combative. Just pointing out that the language has evolved along with the scientific understanding

 

Doesn't it also have something to do with the way they embrace the unknown?

I read this and felt it was just being mean, but you can see it among conservative and liberal individuals. But basically, those who tend to identify liberal politically are curious about the unknown while conservatives tend to fear the unknown.

 

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It's not about 50's level nostalgia, but rather a Family having the option of one Parent staying home and raising a Family. Instead, we pay incredibly high tax rates, and the money sent overseas, or spent putting up Illegal Immigrants in NYC hotels.

 

So we're spending Billions on Foreign aid, and Tax dollars were spent on housing Illegal Immigrants in NYC.

 

C'mon Sinatra at least , Perry Como ugh

 

You don't suppose facts you post will do much good with cult members , do ya? Well--keep trying.

 

$100 in 1950 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $1,300.89 in 2024, an increase of $1,200.89 over 75 years
or if you like
$3,700 in 1950 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $48,453.88 today, an increase of $44,753.88 over 75 years

Taxes on the Rich Were Not Much Higher in the 1950s | Tax Foundation
There is a common misconception that high-income Americans are not paying much in taxes compared to what they used to

Did People Really Pay 91% Tax Rates in the 1950s & if not What was the Reality Compared to Today? | City-County Observer

 

I gave up on them long ago. There still might be some open minds out there. I think it's worth a try!

 

Ok, Sinatra. A good mob singer. Would fit right in.