> >
> > US version: "A few less dirty Japs"
> > International version: "A few less Japs"
> >
> > US version: "I would kill as many of those [filterable word]s as possible"
> > International version: Entire line removed.
> >

> I don't think I knew "Jap" was a racial slur until I was about 50.


Question: Which do you think expresses the strongest contempt? A word or the tone in which it is said?

In principle, I'd claim to be able to use many a swear-word in a non-offensive manner. Analogously, many innocent words can be said with offensive meanings.

jul"Jap is racial slur? That's ridiculous! If anyone calls me racist if I say that, I'll /kick them!"ian