A delicate discussion on the

A delicate discussion on the "A-Word"

December 2, 2012 9:28 AM

It's a very graphic and coarse word that many believe shouldn't be a part of civilized discourse, but it's often hard to avoid. As Mo Rocca reports, the word was created for a reason. He explores the origins of this vulgarity and its "appropriate" uses.

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