rematche

that word doesn't both me at all from where i'm living...the philippines from a state called negros occidental where we're all called negros by foreigners and vise versa we called black foreigners a negro and the "n" word (the friendly gesture way not the other way around.), because it will be confusing to know who are you reffering to, the foreigners or us. it may be odd to some and mostly misunderstanding but this is how things works here. btw, flips aren't racists because most of us are part white, black, and yellow.

besides in here we hate the "i" word...ironically the original meaning of the word is, spanish born in the philippines but it means ignorant negro.

that picture of your dad reminds me of my favorite dead uncle and me.

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Kazaf

Well no matter what racism still exists and will probably still exist many years to come. The "N" word has been used for a long time by White people to empower themselves against the likes of African Ameicans/Blacks. In order to make that word less powerful the Black man has taken it upon themselves to use that word and give it it's own meaning (slang for bro, or something). This way the White man isn't the only one using it and takes the power the "N" word used to have away.

I myself don't use racial slurs at all. it's not really cool. If you need to insult someone do it with different words and with a better reason than just someones race.

Tbaism

I wonder if it would be insensative to say, "welcome to the world of general racism experienced by millions"? Hmm, I didn't feel anything from it, so I guess it wasn't that bad really. It sucks, it is staying, move on like the rest.

And DOZENS! aye? I have experienced it hundreds if not thousands because of my blood line, but I never implied, as you did, the PAIN of a singular word, cast from the lips of SOME. I don't doubt your little story, but I see some flaws regarding character and the so called PAIN which was inflicted.

I don't know about others, but I enjoy the notion where you learn from your parents and the world around you, allowing yourself to create something new. In other words, turn the other cheek. Don't do unto yourself what others have done to you. It is questionable how so much pain and anger can be associated with a single word when only a specific people or person's say it to you, but you yourself can say it without a seconds thought or pang of regret.

I certainly don't call my brother a yellow baby, rice ball, gook, or wetback. Why? Because it certainly does show disrespect to your fellow man, your heritage, your culture, and you yourself. The 'N' word, what a joke. I say it again and with some actual conviction.


I tried my hardest not to Cherry pick off you Chief, I may have a bit unconsciously, but props to you man. Rain Dance, Rofl, we laughed at that for hours one thanksgiving. Indian blood celbrating thanksgiving, I wonder if someone is laughing somewhere? <.< o.o >.>

Peach_follows

What is your point? You'r culture has its own traditions I'm sure... If you dont wanna follow the example of MY cultures tradition... then dont!

My "little" story wasn't written to impress you. It was to inform you that If I chose to say a word ... that has been used in hate to degrade MY people. I can do so! Because when ~I~ use the word.. Its to bring joy, or a greeting, or even a sense of "brotherhood" if you will. Because THAT is what the word is actually becoming IN MY CULTURE.

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Familyguyfan2

I don't think it should be used for slang anymore. Because some white people think they say it too. I heard about some bury the N word thing. I think the boondocks is cancelled Because of those civil rights guys the show uses the n word alot,but I don't care! Its funny.

Miroku4444

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DO you realize how stupid and ignorant that last comment makes African Americans seem. To say that word is becoming, is insulting to the black race, and i bet more African Americans would agree. I'm white, and even im a little offended.The fact that anyone would find it that way is sad, where there are countless other words like, Friend, pal, brother, commrad, and so on.

I bet most would be so disgusted by the idea its a cultural tradition, so insulting to your ppl. Personally i cant believe you said it.

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sangogirl

i think using any word that is used as a degorative form to a specific race or ethnicity is wrong no matter who says it. the fact that people say this specific word is thought of as cool, simply some rap artist started using it here and there, but i still think its stupid and derogatorive. you don't see me saying wetback or spic to my people why would you put down your own kind? to me it is still demening and useless to say that no matter what the fads are these days.

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dark angel swordsman

I think anyone outside African-American should be punished if caught saying the 'N' word. I myself have only said it aloud once and had no idea how rude it was. That was a while back. I think that the word should be banned all together, because someone somewhere will find it offenseful no matter the circumstances. Of course, that will most likely not happen. It's a bad word. I don't like hearing it at all, even in a joke or something.

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Miroku4444

Well maybe if we punished everyone when they said it, it wouldn't be used so lightly today. When I played grand theft auto, I was like dam they say it that direct to there buddies? If someone called me cracker/Honky, I dont care if your White, black, yellow, friend, foe, id kick there ass.

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Violent

Well I agree for the most part with you, I wouldn't say they are " stupid " but more ignorant. I mean I just don't understand why you'd say it to each other when no African American would ever say that word to each other 50-70 years ago... its plain ignorance to say a word that your grand father or grand mother fought to get it cleaned away from you as you grew up and to have a good life. I've actually heard from some of the older African Americans in my neighborhood that they hate hearing the word said like its nothing. I really don't know how African Americans came about to say the n word as a " Hi " to their buddies and what not, but I mean why would such a word be a " Hey, buddy " or " Hows it going " I mean its a racist slur against the African Americans downing them why would you go saying to each other its like me going to another Asian and going " Hey g**k hows it goin " I just don't understand how you can say it.

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Abu Dhabi

it's not anyone else's decision to decide whether or not "nigger" is offensive or not. It's up to the people who's lives it affects. so if you're not black, or don't know anyone black, i don't think your opinion really matters when it comes down to it. it's up to black people whether or not it's a part of the history they want to remember.

as for my opinion (which doesn't really matter for the aforementioned reasons) have no problem hearing the word. it's not what i am, and if that's not what you are then it shouldn't offend you either.

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