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Old 06-18-2025, 12:55 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib View Post
I have yet to re-read one after all those years ago when I was a pre-teen. I wouldn't be surprised at all, though, if what you said is blatantly and offensively true if I went back and re-read one - probably any one of them from that series.

I doubt I would be able to re-read one in this day and age, due to my now heightened awareness of racist issues compared to when I was 5-8 years old. Also, my reading habits (I like to think) are more sophisticated.
Agreed. Back then I didn't notice the offensive comments. But I would now.
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