Topic : 09/12 The N-Word Debate

This will be a topic of discussion no matter who says what. It will stay this way, probably forever, but since we're on the subject, I might as well put in my two sense. I'm so tired of people always being called "racist" for saying the "N" word. It's a word. It's in the dictionary. The meaning behind it, "a person of any race or origin regarded as contemptible, inferior, ignorant, etc" It means you're IGNORANT! which most of you are, because "African-Americans" take offense to the word. People give other meanings to words, than what they are intended to be. Some ask, well if I called you a "cracker" would you be offended? No. Because a cracker is something you eat! Not a white person. I've struggled with this throughout high school, because teenagers would stand in the cafe at lunch and create some type of debate about "their ancestors were slaves" and they act like it still affects them 100s of years later. Black people weren't the only ones that were slaves people! Do you not remember what they taught you in Elementary school/Middle school? I'm only 18, so I'm not trying to "belittle" adults, but I've recently just got out of school. You guys haven't attended in quite some time. There will still be controversy over this, no matter what someone says. But people really need to stop being so hard headed when it comes to a word. Don't be offended, if you aren't what the definition applies. I'm not racist, so don't attack me for my opinion. Because that's what it is, an opinion. Thanks.

This word will never die.  It has been used for such a long time.  I asked my children if it's used at their school and they all three said "yes".  I don't think it's spoken verbally quite as much as when I was growing up in the South.  However, just because people are politically correct at work and socially I don't buy that it's not thought or spoken in the privacy of their own home. 

This word has been around since before this was a country!!!

I don't use that word. But when I talk with some people who are Afraican Amerinera, some of the young people think that I am against them since they are of the heritage. Couple of my good friends is black and it does not bother me. One of them is a President of one of Canadian Football teams, and I like him for who he is. I found that they do have a good sense of humor and just want to liked. If they bleed it is the same color as mine. The young black people really think that everyone is against them. This could be the young peoples fight that they started for everyone. I do not like that at all. 

Look up the word find out the real meaning and where it came from. This is the great USA and we have freedom of speach!!!!!!!!!!

 

SAYING THINGS THEY SHOULDNT!!!! Its called freedom!!!!

I have to reply here!!! So I am now being childish for saying a word that means "Negro"  I would ask are you dark skinned? Look up the word! Everyone makes it what it is. I did not realize I lived in a communist country where the words I use are sencored. Grow a back bone!!!

This is an interesting topic, and kinda funny at the same time. The N word has been blown up to something bad if you say it, or mention the word. I am Native American, and you do not hear Native Americans pitching a fit because we are called "squaw" or "engine" or "savage". It is different when another Native American calls another a "skindine", and if you are Native American you understand that slang. The N word is something that means different meaning when put into a specific context, just like I was educated about seven years ago, it is how you say it but you have to be of the same race to get away with it. Yes there was a huge debate about it, I seen the N word as putting themselves down, but I was told that a person can only use the N word torward another to show respect, and they are down with them. I laughed and I said why would you allow this. I was told to look it up, and it says a person who does work for someone else. But in the real world of people that are quick to judge one by their color of skin are not God and does not have the right to pass judgement upon anyone. God created us all equal but in some peoples eyes they think that they are better then the other but in reality we are all humans but with different shades of skin. I have been taught that the N word is a cuss word, the reason why is that is offends people when you say it, and it is dispectful to say it. Now people say the word, and I laugh because people that get offended by are the first one to say it. Why make a mountain out of mole hill when we can not change people nor can we make them stop saying it. Everyone has a choice in life, and sometime we say things without thinking. but in my family that is a forebidden word to say, and I correct them all the time to say Africian American. My step son said that N word one day, and I turned around and called him "pale face", and he got mad. I told him see how you call someone it hurts ones feelings, and you do not say that word or you will find out the hard way what will happen. He has not ever said that word again, and he corrects people but it is really bad when children have to experience racisim from other children. There will be a time when people will see that there is a time and place for this word, but the bigger picture is that the N word is acceptable by the person that allows you to say it to them. People that are offended by it should speak up and say "please do not call me that word", and that is letting other people know that it is not acceptable to call them that word. This is my thoughts on the word that is blown out of portion........................

My Ancestry

  For many years being called Black or N****r degraded and humiliated people of Color, especially those in America.  But, through Revelation and Research I have found a deeper 'Truth' for  the word N****r.  Praise Yahweh!

  N****r comes from the word Niger or The River Niger
and is a shortened form of the word -gher n gheren- “river of rivers”
(shortened to ngher = Ng-her or Nee'ger!),

The Niger River traverses four countries, though the whole basin covers nine countries of West Africa.

  The original name of the river “egerou n-igereou”, which means the 'river of rivers' was given by the Tuareg, expressing the 'Exceptional Character' they attributed to it.

 The Nations of Nigeria and Niger are named after it, and many ancient Hebrew Tribes depended on this Great River.  The Greek Definition of Niger is pronounced N******r and in Latin it supposedly means Black [land of the Dark Skinned People]. 

 

 Since this River encircles the Western Coast of Africa [inland route for enslavement] where the African Diaspora- Holocaust took place, it places the Slaves History as belonging to Hebrew Royalty and African Royalty according to the surrounding Nations. {Benin being 'Benjamin'}
  Also, the Hebrew disciple Simon of Niger shows that the original Hebrews often used towns to identify themselves.  The 'I' in N****r is a 'Y' in Ancient or Pure Hebrew and pronounced as a double 'E' sound as with the letter 'J'.

  The stigma is gone [If people let it].  I am thankful for us all and pleased to be called N*****r, Dark or Black (although color does not define a Nation or Race); It does define the 'struggles of a people'.   If people would embrace the True definition of 'N****r' as they did with the term 'Black' many disputes, divisions, hatred and deaths would be eliminated...as We through the Almighty were able to 'dignify' the usage of 'Black'.

 

  Why can't people just accept the Truth!  We have 'fought and dignified' the Term 'Black'....So why can't 'N*****r' {and forms of the word} be a positive force of knowledge and power?  I find the word 'Lynch' a legitimate offensive word and yet I will not even let that word 'knock me off my square'

 

'Can't play the game if you're not on the Board'! 

 

  I have 'grown' and learned that 'ignorant name calling' is just that: Ignorant Hatred!  Why engage in an argument about the word N*****r?  Why give credence to the false interpretation? 'Only A fool rejects the Truth and responds to hatred'.  Just accept the True Definition, please!

 

I do respect and most of the time really enjoy your distinguished guest Mr. Paul Mooney.  Intelligent, funny and real.

Sincerely,

Minister Yahweh_Eahoue

"Wisdom and Strength walks away, while Foolish and Pride try to sway"

 

Moral: If you know who you are, opinionated ideas or ignorant words are worthless and not worth the time.

 

Adults should be mature and impart this attitude to their children.  Innocence can be harmed by these intended insults which could result in violence besides suffering. Children need to be protected by nourishing good self-esteem, educated and lovingly validated by parents, mentors, teachers or "The Village".