Epic Argument over use of the N-Word by two black CNN anchors

[wizardwatson]

I agree with the guy on the left, "if you are using the word in the context of the story you should be able to say it".

What say you, RPF'ers?

Should N-Word never be uttered? At all?

Or should it be sanitized and removed from the human vernacular even when referencing it?

 

[Sola_Fide]

I just knew before I clicked on the thread that a woman would be part of this debate.


Ooooooooh...I just said something sexist! (But I meant it)

 

[Carlybee]

Say what you want as long as you are prepared to deal with any consequences. I personally never use it in any context.

 

[TheTexan]

I agree with the first woman. This was very disappointing to hear, from the leader of the free world. This kind of language is something I would expect from the leader of the un-free world.

 

[fr33]

 

[wizardwatson]

Say what you want as long as you are prepared to deal with any consequences. I personally never use it in any context.

I've said it many times. And it shows only thing really. People are scared to say it. More than any other word.

Now I've only said it one time in the racially derogatory context in a hateful way. It was in a street fight with a black kid that I was in at around age 12. But he was an asshole. And saying that word was no different than punching him which I didn't do, so I figured that was the next best thing.

Every other time I've said it has only been in discussing the politics of the word. This prolific use of it by black youth is really what has created this debate. That was started by Paul Mooney and Richard Pryor. They believed if they used the word flippantly they would take away it's power. All they really did was create fear around it, in my opinion. They made it more powerful.

By having a "racial code" to where if you're black it's ok, but if you're not it's not ok, you increase racial tensions. Is it wrong for black people to say it the way they do in rap songs? Yes, Richard and Paul's creation was an error.

 

[TheTexan]

People should not use the word n*gger. The word n*gger is extremely offensive. We should not even use the word n*gger at all.

 

[Carlybee]

I've said it many times. And it shows only thing really. People are scared to say it. More than any other word.

Now I've only said it one time in the racially derogatory context in a hateful way. It was in a street fight with a black kid that I was in at around age 12. But he was an asshole. And saying that word was no different than punching him which I didn't do, so I figured that was the next best thing.

Every other time I've said it has only been in discussing the politics of the word. This prolific use of it by black youth is really what has created this debate. That was started by Paul Mooney and Richard Pryor. They believed if they used the word flippantly they would take away it's power. All they really did was create fear around it, in my opinion. They made it more powerful.

By having a "racial code" to where if you're black it's ok, but if you're not it's not ok, you increase racial tensions. Is it wrong for black people to say it the way they do in rap songs? Yes, Richard and Paul's creation was an error.

I think it's a personal choice. I dislike the word regardless of who uses it. I just think it sounds ignorant. I don't feel the need to have it in my vocabulary...I really don't give a crap about the offensive connotation and won't as long as blacks continue to use it but they have the right to sound dumb too!

 

[wizardwatson]

People should not use the word n*gger. The word n*gger is extremely offensive. We should not even use the word n*gger at all.

Standard black market rules apply. You outlaw something you only increase the street value. It is the racial code of the word that has given it it's awesome power.

You shouldn't do drugs. You outlaw drugs and you still got druggies and now you have drug dealers too.

 

[Spikender]

I hear that word so many times on a daily basis I'm surprised I don't run around saying it myself.

Every word is about context. Girls call each other bitches and laugh but if some random chick walks up and calls them bitches they catch a fit.

Context always matters.

 

[jbauer]

I heard the word wigger today. Thought that was pretty funny. Maybe it'll replace cracker.

 

[kahless]

I heard the word wigger today. Thought that was pretty funny. Maybe it'll replace cracker.

If I went and made a public performance speaking with a Chinese accent and slanting my eyes people would be outraged. Oddly African Americans are not outraged or offended by wiggers. The MSM and entertainment says their outraged about everything else but not wiggers which is as bad as black face.

It just goes to show much of the outrage is being selectively manufactured by the MSM and entertainment industry.

 

[asurfaholic]

Obama using the n*gger word was a planned stunt to drive the race debates in the country.

That's the problem, if the media and establishment would cease to exist I think most people would get along in harmony. I think for the most part they already do, but the media has to act like there is some sort of race war going on.

The agenda continues and here we have almost a 400 post thread in Rand Paul's subforum. Sad and pathetic.

 

[wizardwatson]

I hear that word so many times on a daily basis I'm surprised I don't run around saying it myself.

Every word is about context. Girls call each other bitches and laugh but if some random chick walks up and calls them bitches they catch a fit.

Context always matters.

Bullcrap. It's "context" in the sense that interracial marriage is about context.

Black people saying white people can't say the N-Word but they can is absolutely the same as white people saying black people can't marry white people but they can.

Racism doesn't stop being racism because your skin color has endured more of it.

 

[sam1952]

The word "wigger has been around for years now. As far as the N word you will never erase it out of the vocabulary. It will continue to be used by anyone, black, white or any color, who chooses to use it. Yeah I know, that sounds pretty like "duh" but its the truth. Brown people talking to white people use it. Asians talking to brown people use it. White people talking to white people use it.

No question it is offensive and I wish the word didn't carry the power it does. Maybe someday it won't.

Oh, but hollywood can use it in movies you know... that's cool... bahhhhhh

 

[thequietkid10]

I don't really mind if you eradicate the word or rehabilitate it, I just wish people would make up their mind on the topic, because right now I feel like we are trying to do both at the same time, which can't work.

 

[Brian4Liberty]

Cultural Marxism. Demonize words, and you can selectively demonize and destroy people.

But, it is not a word that should be used in public by a President. It's undignified. He shouldn't be saying "f*ck" in an interview either.

 

[Brian4Liberty]

I don't really mind if you eradicate the word or rehabilitate it, I just wish people would make up their mind on the topic, because right now I feel like we are trying to do both at the same time, which can't work.

It's intentional.

"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."

 

[Valli6]

Ok, to utter real word if in context of story. Don't sanitize it.

Anything else is just childish! Always has been.
I think replacing it with the baby-centric term "n-word" is inane, and has given it more shock-value than it otherwise would have.

 

[roho76]

Why does Don Lemon hate women?