In college, I learned about all the nuances about the things we say. I'm not sure I agree that everything that people say that is homophobic, transphobic, or ableist is actually so, but I guess words can have a certain meaning to people and this is something we should be aware of. But if we're going to have a discussion about words like "stupid" are ableist, we might as well talk about the elephant in the field: Anti-animal, speciesist phrases.

Wake up, people. All the time we are using words and phrases that promote animal abuse and suffering and we don't even think about it. Thankfully, PETA has made this wonderful list of alternative phrases we can use that are not offensive to animals and animal lovers. Take a look.
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I think that we can all take the time to think about animals and how the words we use when talking about them or using them in our language affects them. Don't be cruel to animals, whether physically or verbally.
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I am a proud female furry Ivy League student.

It's time we talk about the anti-animal words/phrases we use in everyday life.

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