[Serious] Singing the N-word

[Brian37]

I agree. But there is what is in your head, and how others react to what you do. 

If we are to be empathetic to others it isn't a matter of being PC, but simply understanding time place and context.

I love South Park, and that show rips on everyone, even had an episode where they had Richard Dawkins fucking Mrs Garrison. I laughed my ass off.

But even with liberal theists, I have had close theist friends who have still said ignorant things about atheists not understanding the error in their logic. 

I agree, the people that know you know you are not using the "n" as a slur, but there unfortunately are those who do use it as a slur. 

Cris is still right, "Not really".  I take that as "it depends" and "know your audience."

I don't take offense to South Park poking fun of atheists because I get the context that the entire show pokes fun of everyone of every label to say, "Don't take life so seriously, you'll never get out of it alive." 

It isn't a "never say this or that" demand, but time place and context.

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I get that, and that is what Chris was saying, but he is still right in saying "not really". 

If a bigoted KKK asshole loved that same song and sang it, he wouldn't be singing it in loving inclusive manor. Point is, it still depends and know your audience.

I find unlikely to the point of imbecility that a 'bigoted KKK asshole' would love a rap song.

Boru

You'd think?

It is a watered down version of full bigotry, the same "some of my best friends are" or "bless their heart".

It is possible for a bigot to envy something about you, but still feel threatened by your existence. 

Much like how heterosexual homophobes will say, " I don't care that you exist, but".

If you are going to rightfully point out that many blacks say not even blacks should use the "n" word, then you should be able to understand the same thing with the word "gay"

" I support gays" isn't the same context as......

"That jacket you are wearing is so gay." (Meaning they don't like it.)

A bigot can lie to your face and pretend so it isn't as simple as anyone wants to make it.