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Show Tuesday, June 1, 1993 The Daily Utah Chronicle - Page Five Labeling people ignores their individuality Editor I am writing in response to Clayton Morgan's letter on the 21st: "Call males men, not guys." Initially, I'm not speaking to criticize Clayton. He does point out that special interest groups who demand specific treatment, typically are themselves guilty of some hypocritical attitude. However, I'm once again lost as to why people waste time and energy on issues of such petty importance. It's not like there are more pressing concerns such as inequality, starvation, tyranny, oppression, ecological genocide, political unrest or even the new summer movies to debate. Call girls women and guys men, who cares? Is this truly such a vital human issue that anyone should care? Get real. First of all, this debate is wholly relative anyway. While a man or woman in their middle ages might be considered mature to a child, they are frequently thought of as children to most senior citizens. How many times have you heard a grandparent refer to someone younger as "such a nice boy or girl?" It doesn't matter that they are still referring to someone who is themselves clearly an adult Clayton, an admitted male femi nist, states that most females prefer to be called women and not girls because the latter is viewed as derogatory, condescending and demeaning to their earned stature. I'm not about to make a blanket statement regarding any group of people, but how is the word "girl" negative? Doesn't this term speak of youth, innocence and open mindedness? I can sure see why a female wouldn't want this association. But then again, what do I know? I'm just a "guy." Oh, sorry, I'm not allowed to be a guy. I'm a man. Being called a man Paa-leas- e. doesn't make you one, likewise, being called a woman doesn't mean you're mature. Personally, I don't have a problem with being called a guy, just as the majority of my friends, male and female, aren't so insecure that they care. Why is everyone so concerned about being politically correct when the correct terms change every other week? And how often do they accurately represent the people for which they are aimed? I would never assume to speak for men as a whole just because I am one. I won't even speak for my own biological brothers who couldn't be more like me because I acknowledge that they are II attitudes or labels over entire groups of people and recognize blanket indictment for what they are: narrow minded. If someone demands special treatment from you, stand up for your right to receive in kind. If you begin making demands of other people when you damn well better check with every person on the planet to see what they prefer. While we should try to show each other common courtesy, no one is automatically entitled to any special treatment or respect. These are both things which need to be earned. Call people whatever you want. 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