[Python-Dev] cpython: Remove mention of medical condition from the test suite.

[Georg Brandl]

Am 06.07.2011 08:51, schrieb Stefan Behnel:
> Georg Brandl, 06.07.2011 07:35:
>> Well, it was stated that even non-joking use of such words can offend
>> (the example given was "your argument is blind to (these facts)").
>> I consider use in jokes to be more serious, since it's careless use.
>> Sorry if I overreacted here.
> 
> There's a common saying that a disabled person can't be considered "normal" 
> unless he/she can also be called an asshole from time to time.
> 
> Personally, I do not consider the pun in question harmful, simply because 
> it's so clearly just a play on words that doesn't make much sense, apart 
> from having a double meaning.
> 
> In general, however, I think it's important to make jokes with and about 
> disabled people. That keeps them inside of our society, just like anyone 
> else. Treating them as "untouchable" means to single them out.

I don't think we need to rehash this here (not meaning to pick on you, Stefan);
those who are interested can sign up to the diversity list and read/post to
the original thread here:

http://mail.python.org/mailman/private/diversity/2011-July/002509.html

Georg