Although I agree with the Court of Appeals decision that an offensive phrase or word is protected to a certain extent, I find it very offensive. As we are well aware there are certain terms and phrases that are simply not allowed because they are affronts to assorted races and nationalities. The fact that one Italian American thinks that the term is not offensive and is a "reaffirmation of her heritage" should not be the only reason for the court's decision when many would not.