It is racist to call a spade a spade in the context that you were using it. That is the pc world that we live in. If you were talking about garden implements and called a spade a spade, then it wouldn't be. (PaulG) I was trying to point out that seemingly innocuous statements or actions can be taken the wrong way, whether through misunderstanding or through somebody having an agenda. What I wouldn't do is hold myself up as being Mr PC....'cos I'm not. However, I'm not a racist either.
Edited for missing "u"'s on this keyboard