Please do not use "gangsta" as a compliment. Glorification of "gangsta" culture is detrimental to society.
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I track word evolution. Gangsta has emergent meaning in reference to audacity of action, as
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Should we accept word evolution without considering its impact?
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The evolution of the word has changed its impact. It's no different than saying something is "baller".
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You may not agree with its usage, for sure, but the truth is the language will continue to evolve long after you and I are gone.
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Language will evolve, but to what end? Do we just let it go, as we have to the point where "liberal" and "conservative" are now insults?
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We are humans. Anything and everything can be an insult. Think about children teasing each other. We should focus on the actual problems.
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The way we allow biased rhetoric and trigger words to override reasoned thought is an actual problem.
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I keep telling my five-month-old daughter that I expect my grandchildren to be Martians. Accurate or hopelessly optimistic?pic.twitter.com/MypFaoBsKy
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What a cutie! No reason it can't be her; I say be hopefully optimistic!
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I don’t necessarily want her to be the first on Mars, I just hope that sometime in the years between 2037-2065 or so a child is born there.
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They'll definitely have a tough time if they ever come to America... if things keep going how they are now!
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Neil, can we switch voices for a day? I have a big speech I'm presenting and I need it
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All the best for your presentation
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How did it go?
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That little girl will relish your comment 4ever. From the mom of a science gal, thank you for supporting the STEM dreams of a little girl.
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