Re: terminology (was Re: S6/Subaru)

[cngnyec@pipeline.com (Richard Davis)]

Linus, 
    I think you missed my point if not my intention.  I feel the term in
question has neither negative nor positive connotation when taken in the
context of an abreviation saving keystrokes upon data entry.   I concur
that slurs and epithets are not necessary, not only here, but anywhere.  As
I previously posted, I am sensitive to your objections and will hopefully
not slight memebers of the list going forward.  (not my post don't forget) 
     With regard to being 'persuaded' into an ethnic background, I think
Random Houses Dictionary of the English Language College Edition  1982
saves my butt, even though we have to go to the sixth usage:  
     Persuasion; a sect, a group or faction.   
     Group; a number of persons or things ranged or considered together as
being related in some way. 
Mike 
Part of the Audi Persuasion and many others!