Originally Posted by
MacAdder
I have many non white friends, who decended from a host of other countries, who I grew up with in the 60's 70's and 80's and you'd never call them "black" as it was deemed insulting.
Even though it is now politically correct to use the term "black" I still have a problem with it now.
I would imagine that if you've used the term "coloured" all your life, particularly if you are in your 60's and 70's, it is easy to have a slip of the tongue.
(note there are other rather large faux pas from Clarke mind you so I'm not defending him).