Comments for Horse Farm Saved! at http://www.theind.com , comment 1 to 30 out of 20 comments http://www.theind.com Wed, 22 May 2013 23:56:26 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/4135#comment-16181 Oh please....get off your high horse, no pun - this was a joke. The best thing about real coonass is that he /she knows how to laugh and have a good time - Tam Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:54:21 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/4135#comment-699 You coonasses need to get over it, you act like it's a derogatory thing to be one or something. Have a little pride and self confidence, for Christ's sake! Y'all are taking life too seriously. - Poooyai!!!! Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:39:24 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/4135#comment-677 so why did all the Cajun's I meet working offshore tell me they were democrats, and proud of it. Y'all can pick the smallest nits to get your shorts in a knot over. - daniel bob Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:17:57 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/4135#comment-638 so why did all the Cajun's I meet working offshore tell me they were Coonasses, and proud of it. Y'all can pick the smallest nits to get your shorts in a knot over. - Phil Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:09:25 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/4135#comment-610 Oh that Cherry. - Guneez (Latoya) Ibrahim Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:30:48 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/4135#comment-607 What if the word "NiggerLand" had been used instead of "CoonAsstreauxLand" ? A racial slur is a racial slur no matter which ethnic group you're degrading. Unless of course it's disguised by city leaders and pompous weekly ad salesmen as "humor"? Clever, intelligent humor is NEVER offensive. Your April Fool's issue was not true wit. - What If... Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:37:53 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/4135#comment-606 Absolute arrogance by Independent publishers, city leaders. Joey Durel thinks the issue "is hilarious". I'm betting all those Cajuns that elected the non-Cajun Durel aren't too happy right now. Statements should be issued by all that participated or had their name associated with this "joke" apologizing and admitting their own ignorance. And the cultural community, the Cajun musicians and artists - how do they feel? We're back to 1970. And the rest of the Lafayette media is too stupid to even realize the impact of this "joke" - not one article or story about since it was published. Maybe the Morning Advocate ought to step in. We need real journalists in this town. - Disgusted Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:35:59 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/4135#comment-602 I hope that this is just a misguided attempt at April-foolery. If so, I must respectfully submit that now is not the time in our countries history to draw any more lines of division between ethnic groups and their cultures, even in jest. America is the land of cultural diversity and as we acknowledge our allegiance and national patriotism, we also hold dear the cultural and ethnic diversity that we have struggled so hard to bring to the rest of the world. Lafayette is a true cultural center offering as it does many international venues which we will soon experience once again in the excitement and pleasure of the Festival Internationale. The term "coonass" was originated by transients to describe men of questionable character who would provide these same transients access to prostitutes, a derogatory term by any definition. Do you think the Saudi Prince would like it if you jokingly called the park " Camel Jockies Asstro World"? How would Donald Trump feel if you, just for comedies sake, alluded to him personally and named the park (since it was once a horse farm) "HorsesAsstroWorld"? I doubt that they would share your sense of humor, or mine (Hey, you started it!). When the Times of Acadiana was first in circulation, it provided an alternative view on many different social issues affecting Acadiana and, although often controversial, it was generally thought of as "cutting-edge". Under the careful and educated direction of their long-time editor, the late, great Mr. Richard Baudion (a "Cajun" by the way) this periodical found a strong and loyal readership amongst the local population of truly well-educated citizens, many of them being schooled at our excellent hometown university, ULL, home of the "Ragin Cajuns". Ms. Leslie Turk worked with Richard for years and I have always found her to be a careful and serious writer, whether or not I agreed with her literary position. She has consistently brought imagination and insight to some of the most difficult social conundrums that we face as a community, and this through disciplined observation and research. In my opinion, Leslie was the obvious "writer of choice" when she was hired as a feature author for the newly-established, local weekly, "The Independent". However, I see a miscalculation in this particular attempt at literary comedy. To quote a statement I once heard made by the ULL Ex-President, Dr. Ray Authemont (a devout Cajun), "Our greatest export has become true talent". I do not believe that he made this statement lightly and this tragic circumstance has also been vocalized in recent and truly inspirational speeches made by the current ULL President, Dr. Joe Savioe (he's Cajun too) when expounding on the need to generate what he calls "Human Capitol". We must be careful with whatever tool that we choose to use in scoring the fabric of our community, whether it be simple comedy or true social maliciousness, and one can easily perceive this comedial attempt as either, because the basis of any community is unity, which is precious beyond measure and must be protected by our more respected intelligentsia. I doubt that all of the cool/talented people would be more inclined to remain in Lafayette as a result of a "theme park". Could it be that they choose to leave us due to an on-going stereotype, propagated by local and national media, that Cajuns are ignorant/backwards? I have lived in several places within this country and have chosen long ago to return because the most intelligent, genuine and lovable people were here in Acadiana. In summary, it may be alot of fun to kick around social epithats in the company of your friends, but remember this, the tapestry of our society is woven from many threads which can be made brittle by the coldness of a casual comment to the point where it could be utterly shattered by the sharp blow of carelessness. - Blane D. Faul Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:36:41 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/4135#comment-600 P.S. you can pick up the Independent news stand from my store - Karl Breaux "Cajun Karl" Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:37:59 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/4135#comment-599 What a unbelievably disrespectful use of an ethnicly degrading term. I am a proud Acadian descendent whose ancestors were expelled from Canada in one of the worst genocides in history. The Acadians (Cajuns) settled in Louisiana by the grace of God and the genourosity of the Spanish crown. We fought in the revolutioary war for the United States of America and have earned the right to be treated with respect. The use of the term "coonass" as a substitute for Cajun is highly offensive to me and my family. I have heard many outraged customers at my store, Breaux's Mart who are fighting mad-righfully so! I feel as though a public apology is in order. Go pick on another ethnic group and see what happens, as for me, I suggest that you stay away until I cool down. - Karl Breaux "Cajun Karl" Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:36:04 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/4135#comment-596 Barry Ancelet, Warren Perrin, and Carl Brasseaux? I cannot wait me for dare predictable response. - Pink Rambo Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:29:20 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/4135#comment-590 Next week do you think you can write an article about what Barry Ancelet, Warren Perrin and Carl Brasseaux think about the usage of the word COONASS in the year 2009? - Not Amused Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:01:30 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/4135#comment-589 FANTASTIC - Super Awesome Comment Guy Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:02:44 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/4135#comment-582 WHATEVER - Jimmy Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:09:29 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/4135#comment-579 you had me going for a couple of minutes. - Phil Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:15:23 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/4135#comment-575 Unbelieveable! - Concerned Lafayette resident Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:19:11 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/4135#comment-565 zOMG! I'm not sure how far into this week's IND I got before I remembered what day it was. I haven't laughed this hard in a long, long time. Good work, guys, I thought I was reading The Onion! - D. Moore Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:53:16 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/4135#comment-564 I think it's histerical!!! Some of it, a little offensive, but I think the corruption played out here is brilliantly portrayed. I give one thumb down and one thumb up for these reasons. Go Joey!!! He will save our city with this!!! I bet Lafayette would name it Durel Park (or Joey Park if he prefers) if he does :) I really feel Joey knows what's best for the people of Lafayette. Lafayette has no real geographical feature (environmental amenity) that outside corporations look to as a factor when looking to relocate here. Saving 100 acres of beautiful open space in the center of the city is crucial for our success as a city. Go Joey!!!! - N. Hernandez Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:42:10 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/4135#comment-561 Person above me have a sence of humor life is too short. A coonass is a coonass I mean damn. - J.Mose Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:02:22 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/4135#comment-560 The degrading use of "Coonass' as part of a amusement park name is a disgrace to the Independant and its staff. Perhaps the April Fool's joke will be on you in the long run. - h. breaux Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:31:51 +0100