Since when has "rascal" been an abusive word???? It is derogatory, yes, but that's exactly what I wanted to convey. While I can give you a hundred examples of this word used in Pakistani newspapers, here is one from your own forum: http://www.cssforum.com.pk/general/d...isation-2.html . The word is used here to describe Altaf Hussain (or is it MQM?). The word has been there for one full year! How did it suddenly become abusive when I said it?

For the record, I stand by my choice of words and do NOT take it back. I have not yet used a single inappropriate or distasteful word on this forum (despite the fact that I want to).

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