[Ronnie73]

It's a different world out there, and I get it. But when I feel forced to change the name or term of something to be "2020" correct, it actually makes me feel uncomfortable. Maybe because I'm one of those people. I'm not sure if I'm racist, because I think race would have to be the issue. Maybe I'm more of a hate person? I don't even know what the correct term is, that I am. Maybe someone else can tell me. I dislike assholes. I'd say hate, but hate is such a strong word. But there are days that I do hate them, so I hate assholes. I also hate anyone that intentionally causes harm to other humans and abuse to animals. I dislike people that go out of their way to make someone else's day more difficult, just because they can. I could probably go on forever on this topic but I won't. So am I racist? I'd say borderline yes, racist against the human race. Because it's the human race that's coming up with all these changes and making everyone feel bad about something that was viewed as good at one point in the past. Those that know me, know I also collect coins, stamps, and comic books. As a kid in the late 70's, early 80's, an Indian Head Penny is exactly what it was. The nickels went by two names. Either the more popular Buffalo Nickel, but some referred to them as Indian Head Nickels. Now 40 years later, and I have to stop and think how to ask to see a certain coin. Because to the newest generation of coin collectors, it's now the Native American Penny. Everyone is so concerned about calling it the right thing, that they totally forgot that our US government respectfully had an Indian or Native American if you prefer on the penny from 1859 to 1909 and then had an Indian or Native American if you prefer on the nickel from 1913 to 1938. They were also on many other US coins and paper currency over the years. Mainly to preserve history, make awareness, and to keep future generations a part of the conversation and topic. At the time those coins were issued, they showed respect by putting them on the most common lowest denominations because they would be the most circulated design throughout our country and even make it into many other countries. Now here we are 80 to 160 years later, and people are demanding name changes of baseball teams. If your not careful, you could literally rewrite or possibly remove yourself from history completely. I'm sure if you dig deep enough, certain names and terms were used out of respect and not hate.

If "2020 correctness" or "political correctness" is what your losing sleep over, I hate to break it to you but, your obviously doing very well for yourself in these current times. There are many people struggling day by day to financially survive. There's even a few of us that are going day by day because of severe health issues. I don't watch the news anymore because their heart is in the wrong place. This message board is not the place to go into details of things but I can and will say, be kind to each other. Remember that if your having a bad day, there are others going through much worse. The topic for this post is a good topic for discussion but that's kind of where it ends for us, the topic, and our opinions. There's a lot of good people out there. Many don't even realize they did or said something offensive until it's too late. I just ask that everyone goes into 2021 with an open mind and a kind heart. Everyone is in control of their own destiny. When you leave the house in the morning, keep telling yourself that you will make the extra effort to be kind to others. Don't take it personal if you don't get a "Thank You". It happens a lot. But once you do get a thank you, and you follow it up with a Your Welcome, you will start to feel something. Something good. And it has the ability to multiply. Maybe none of this makes any sense because I'm tired, it's almost 3am, and I'm typing with one eye shut, and one arm numb. So I'm going to bed. But remember, it doesn't cost money to be polite to others, and my opinion is if you collect Indian Head Pennies, you are not racist.