When I started as a lawyer it was common for other lawyers, usually (but not always) older, to refer to their clerk as "my girl" (as in, "I'll have my girl send a confirmation"). While there was no intended offence (there was often affection for the clerk) the phrase was offensive. By definition it suggested lawyers were men and staff were women who never quite made it to adulthood.
In fairness, the councillor may well have not appreciated the offensive nature of his comment. That said, it's a pretty obvious slur and people speaking in public ought to be careful as to what language they use; language matters. Someone who goes to a council meeting ought not to have to be concerned that they are viewed as an ethnic stereotype rather than a citizen.
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I agree.
good poll today. I vote 'environment' -- frankly, if we don't start dealing w/ environmental issues, the other issues won't matter much.
I do find it interesting that Health didn't make the list (possibly b/c you view it as a provincial, not federal, issue?).
p.s. great new professional pic of you!
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