Where do I begin ? The "N" word should not be used by anyone at anytime in my opinion.The female attoeney on the show today said something along the lines of it is only the power you give to the word or any words for that matter.I couldn't believe,an educated woman,said such !!! The power you give !! The word,all words have power.The world was created by words.The atmosphere we live in is energised by words. Do you not realise that you can feel the negative energy when you walk into a room after someone has had an argument ?? Words are powerful.
With that said,I'd like to say a few things about the 'Doll Test' that was talked about.The reason that children percieve the non-white doll as being ugly could very well be because of the power of that ugly word.If a child hears that word over and over again,then it is ingrained in their little minds that is ugly.Childrens minds are like sponges and they soak up everything around them.Good,bad and everything in between.It doesn't matter if they hear their parents,caregivers or the guy in the grocery store use the word,if the child knows the meaning of the word,by our society,then the child knows it's a bad word.I believe that the word can not be used without some sort of negative meaning with it.Even if you are using it privately or calling your friends that,the word is so negative that a postive spin can not be put on it.
If I had children,I would do everything in my power to keep them from hearing that word,which would be a monumental task in itself considering how much it is used in the media,especially the music that the world is listening to.I grew up in the south and was never alloweed to say that word,not even among family and friends.It is an ugly,ugly word that has so much power on its own,that it can seperate a nation.The word is full of hate and ignorance and has been used to express such for decades.When someone uses the word,it only shows whats in their heart and I mean when anyone,under any circumstance uses that word.
I know that the word will continue to be used and debated all of our lives.I applaud the people that are in the public eye that have determined not to use the word.That is huge and should be applauded.I believe that we as Americans,no matter what race we are,should make the same vow,and discontinue the use of such a foul word.My hope is that all slang words that reference a race would stop being used.Is the world that we live in not filled with enough negative things without using words that are filled with hate?
If you want to see change in the world,start with yourself and your home.Clean up where you are.Don't use negative words or allow them to be used in your home.Don't allow your children to listen to garbage or to watch it on television.We can not change the world if we can't change ourselves.
This two-syllable expression is arguably the most divisive word in society. Dr. Phil tackles this touchy topic with help from a panel of outspoken luminaries: civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton; legendary comedian and writer Paul Mooney; CSI actor and author Hill Harper; comedian Sheryl Underwood and conservative radio talk show host Michael Graham. First, is there a double standard that allows African-Americans to use this sensitive word, while non-blacks are forbidden? The debate heats up when Rachel, a white guest, says she calls her husband the N-word all the time. Then, should hip-hop artists be censored or fined for using the N-word in their songs? Becky says rappers promote negative stereotypes with their lyrics, but find out who Rev. Al Sharpton thinks should face the music. Plus, does tone or intent make a difference when using the N-word? See what Dr. Phil thinks and share your thoughts here.
