Re: [tdf-discuss] [GENERAL] New name

 On 06/10/10 07:17 PM, Marc Paré wrote:
> > Marc,
> > Nice thought. I like it.
> > However, put that en francais...
> > Front d'Liberation Buereau? (FLB - apologizes for bad French)
> >
> > I should point out that some may have an issue with the idea of a
> > "Front" as it has some rather negative connotations. Also history may
> > work against this idea (do a wiki search for FLQ to see why - I won't
> > delve into the politics here).
> >
> > Just a thought.
> > Regards,
> > Scott Furry
>
> That would only work if you wore a headband, tatoos and your 
> camouflage outfit! "It may not be pretty, but it's your swiss army 
> knife of documents. Liberate your office! LibO!" LOL
>
> Marc
Marc,
I have to take issue with this sentiment. Applying an 
American-movie-styled stereotype and showing insensitivity to these 
situations doesn't help.

Case in point, "The October Crisis" in Canada was a water-shed moment in 
the 1970's where the FLQ kidnapped government officials (one of whom 
later died in captivity). As a result the Federal Government imposed 
"The War Measures Act" that effectively squashed civil rights in all of 
Canada. This was all before the word 'terrorism' entered are daily 
lexicon. Believe me when I tell you that the Separatism movement in 
Quebec is passionate, runs deep and something you do not want to even 
remotely invoke.

There are other situations around the world where such movements calling 
themselves 'fronts' have caused or are causing real, great harm to 
people. I was trying to draw your attention that any use of terms that 
implies a "front" or "movement" should be apolitical, culturally 
sensitive and demonstrate inclusiveness and change.

Yes, we live in a hyper-sensitive, touch, politically correct and 
knee-jerk world. It sucks. And we should be going to great lengths at 
not stirring that pot. Change is good, implying revolution not so much.

Regards,
Scott Furry

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