Topic : 09/12 The N-Word Debate

Actually, I believe Obama is of a mixed race.  Aren't most of us?  People need to stop seeing the color of someones skin and try to look deeper.

And, you're right about ignoring the word.  If people like Al Sharpton AND Dr. Phil would stop bringing up the subject, it might just lose its power.

I am so tired of this subject!  Only uneducated, illiterate people use the N word.  The same people that refer to woman as "Bs" or "Hs".  No matter what color you are, this language is unacceptable.  But, we will continue to have this problem until everyone becomes colorblind when it comes to race and we start showing more respect for one another no matter what your race.  Don't you think it's time to let go of old outdated modes of thought and get on with more pressing issues  like how we can help each other.

i get bothered by this topic everytime i hear it.

it is 2008, its time to get over it already. i could understand better if the "colored" people didnt use it, but  for pete sake i hear it come out of their mouths more than i do a white person.. but yet if a white person says it, all hell is going to break loose. life is what you make it, and for that to still be an issue now is just crazy. i still listen to the excuse, "it's because we're black isn't it?" are you serious? there may be some predujice people out there still but come on people, in the real world, we all know that this is something of a "security" thing to use, i would love to say "it's because i'm white isn't it?" EXCUSES! get over it. as far as the "N" word goes, all i can do is laugh, maybe if they stop using it, it wont be that big of an issue, can they not decide on something else?

It seems to me you are a bit angry yourself.  You're right, NO ONE should be playing ANY kind of race card.  But those networks, magazines, schools etc...belong to ALL of us.  I'm of Hispanic heritage and we've been here just as long as the American Indians who were here long before any other race.  It really isn't about the color of your skin, it's about what you're made of.  Offensive people are offensive PEOPLE.  Good people are good people.  Which one are you?