Re: language, I’m still working on phasing out certain terms, myself. As humans, I think we’re all never-ending works in progress, so many of these “isms” are just hammered into us from birth.

I think you’re safe with “dude,” though – to me, it’s like the male equivalent of “gal” or “lady.” :)

Anyways, I won’t act like I have never said “Fur Hag” in passing amongst friends and I won’t deny that I have ever used the word “bitch” or “chick” or “dude” or whatever. The idea of using it for an actual campaign is simply tasteless and useless. But, you do bring up a very good argument for eliminating it from my vocabulary completely.

I am far from being a politically correct. It’s just my nature (even as a feminist), but I do see how fur hag being directed only towards women and the focus being on women definitely goes against feminism.

Thanks for the entry.