Racism is always an interesting topic to hear people’s views on? Personally I have never understood why it is offensive to use the abbreviated form to describe people from ****stan? Much in the same way I wouldn’t be offended in being called a Brit because I am from Britain. The point is it doesn’t matter what I think, if others find it offensive then you don’t use it, and respect the wishes of those who may be affected by it, simple?
I don't suppose anybody has ever put shít through your letterbox and graffiti'd "FúCKING BRITS GO HOME" on your wall have they? The word has been hijacked over the years and turned into an abusive insult.