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Help[Opinions] Re: Azaria
in reply to a message by Lizzie_Jay
I don't see why not. What happend to the girl was very sad, but I wouldn't let that stop me from using it. Azaria is a male name though I prefer it only for a boy.
ETA: I'm not from Australia, just to let you know. Even then some I wouldn't let one incident ruin a name for life.
"a boy's best friend is his mother" - Norman Bates in Psycho
ETA: I'm not from Australia, just to let you know. Even then some I wouldn't let one incident ruin a name for life.
This message was edited 10/28/2006, 4:32 PM
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"ETA: I'm not from Australia, just to let you know. Even then some I wouldn't let one incident ruin a name for life"
Lol. I can understand how someone from a country like America would feel that way: but bear in mind that the US population is more than ten times bigger than Australia's population (298 million vs 20 million). Because we're smaller, we have less crime, and dramatic crimes (and this one was dramatic, divisive and traumatic to the nation's consciousness) linger in the national memory for much longer.
Even 26 years on and after it's become completely clear that little Azaria was killed by a dingo, it's still a hot topic. And it is still very divisive - some peoples' prejudices still don't allow them to exonerate Lindy Chamberlain.
Azaria would be usable in the US, I'm sure, but it would be a cruel thing to do to an Australian child.
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~Chrisell~
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Lol. I can understand how someone from a country like America would feel that way: but bear in mind that the US population is more than ten times bigger than Australia's population (298 million vs 20 million). Because we're smaller, we have less crime, and dramatic crimes (and this one was dramatic, divisive and traumatic to the nation's consciousness) linger in the national memory for much longer.
Even 26 years on and after it's become completely clear that little Azaria was killed by a dingo, it's still a hot topic. And it is still very divisive - some peoples' prejudices still don't allow them to exonerate Lindy Chamberlain.
Azaria would be usable in the US, I'm sure, but it would be a cruel thing to do to an Australian child.
edit: typo
Proudly Australian www.archaeochrisell.blogspot.com
This message was edited 10/28/2006, 5:26 PM
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Oh i see! As stupid as this sounds, I didn't know Australia was smaller populated [yes I know, lol]. So I can see how it would last longer. That's nice it has less crime! No fair, lol. I understand it better now. :) Thanks for explaning.
"a boy's best friend is his mother" - Norman Bates in Psycho
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I am in Aus and i just think it's still too much to call your child that.
btw: i had no idea it was a male name.
btw: i had no idea it was a male name.
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When did the incident happen by the way? I've heard of it, but I forgot when it happend.
"a boy's best friend is his mother" - Norman Bates in Psycho
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