Replies to '09/12 The N-Word Debate'

Quote From: kisaiah

I too agree about the use of Al Sharpton.  I am a black woman, and I am offended that society believes that blacks need to have "leaders" to speak for them.  What other race has that?  Al Sharptons views should not broad brush a complete race.  Whenever I hear the word being used, I just consider the source.  People are going to speak how they want to.  I have challenged my two male black childeren to be "better" than what society expects them to be.  To reach beyond what the statistics say.  We need to face the fact that racism still exsists and more than likely will always exsists, however, it is not an excuse, or reason for poor actions.  We each need to be responsible for our own behavior and realize that God loves us all, no matter what the color of our skin.  I would have much rather seen Dr. Phil have TD Jakes on to discuss this issue.  Al Sharpton...come on, he isn't going to get much accomplished with Sharpton and as long as hosts with power like Dr. Phil keep bringing on people like Al Sharpton it may be great ratings and that is about it.