We should all be reminded of what happens when a group tries to "re-claim" words. A less harsh example is American women trying to re-claim the word "bitch". I am not trying to be crude, but only illustrating a point. Re-claiming words is always a bad idea. Best to leave them, let them die, and move on to better things.

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