Topic : 09/12 The N-Word Debate

I agree with those who say the use of the N-word makes the user look stupid.  Regardless of the color of your skin or your station in life, if you use this word you sound stupid.  By the same token I do not believe that people of todays generations can possible expect or be expected to PAY FOR SINS THAT HAPPENENED NEARLY 150 YEARS AGO. 

And to the guest on your show that was so angry and stated that 'he was drug here in chains from Africa', if he is so unhappy that he isn't in Africa maybe he should relocate.

i am only 17 years old, and i am very mature for my age, buht i have alot to say about this topic. i am half african american, and the use of the 'N-WORD' frustrates me. the term n***** is now probably the most offensive word in english. its degree of offensiveness has increased markedly in recent years. i think people are confused because nobody knows whether 'n***a' or 'n****r' is being overly used. 'n***a' is a slang term which means, a black person, a member of ANY dark-skinned people. n***a with an 'A' is not necessarliy meaning harm to anyone of color..it is used as a greeting now days, on the other hand 'n*****' is extremely disparaging & offensive..'n*****' means a person of ANY race or origin regarded as contempitible, inferior, ignorant. a victim of PREJUDICE similar to that suffered by blacks. a person who is economically, politically, or socially disenfranchised. the use of this word(s) is never going to just go away. its always going to be around. racism hasnt fanished, and i feel like this word(s) is just opening doors for anything to occur. for instance if a white person came up to me and said 'whats good my n***a??' i wouldnt take it offensivley because its a greeting just like 'how are you doing today??' its a way of communication, on the other hand if ANYONE OF ANY RACE, CREED, RELIGION.. came up to me and said. 'get away from me n***** '...i would take the extremely offensive..and there would be a problem..its a matter of how you use these words..& the meaning behind what your trying to say..

thats what i think!!

What point are you trying to make? Your post has completely confused me.

So yes,  A LOT of movies, commecials, authority figures have a well rounded ethnic basis. We've come a long way in the sense as a country. Did you look more closely to make sure that email registration wasn't listed in alphabetical order?

I don't blame whites of this generation for slavery. I simply blame racists for being racist.