English condescension.Dear editor, In light of the recent furor in Ontario regarding racial profiling The consideration of race, ethnicity, or national origin by an officer of the law in deciding when and how to intervene in an enforcement capacity. Police officers often profile certain types of individuals who are more likely to perpetrate crimes. , it is puzzling that the primate should use his column to attack the "classic, supercilious su·per·cil·i·ous adj. Feeling or showing haughty disdain. See Synonyms at proud. [Latin supercili , somewhat quaint, English condescension con·de·scen·sion n. 1. The act of condescending or an instance of it. 2. Patronizingly superior behavior or attitude. [Late Latin cond towards colonials," (December 2003 Grace Notes). He must know that many Brits have close family connections to Canada, and in my experience (37 years in Britain and 25 in Canada) have only warm feelings about our country. If condescension, quaint or otherwise, exists in Britain toward the former colonies, I can only say that I have never experienced it. Humour is a different thing, and if one does not understand British humour British humour is a somewhat general term applied to certain comedic motifs that are often prevalent in comedic acts originating in Great Britain and its current or former colonies. , then it's best to remain silent. Bob Baird Markham, Ont. |
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