[split] The word 'Nigger' and other slurs

[FlyingNarwhal]

Why do you want use the word so BADLY? I don't see white people being upset at not being able to use nazi salutes too! I mean geez if I as a black American am offended at a racial slur so what as long white America can say what ever it wants! I know you should be allowed to shout FIRE!! in a crowded movie theatre too. I mean why not?

White people can use the nazi salutes, jokingly at least. I can't say the word nigga in any context whatsoever. And I have no connection to the word either except for the color of my skin! Like I said we don't punish the sons and daughters of murderers for the crimes of their parents, why am I responsible for the actions of dead old white people? And further, my grandparents didn't come to this country till the 1920's. The white people that enslaved black people, aren't even my ancestors! Somehow I just got lumped in with them just because of the color of my skin. You've done it yourself, you lumped me in with white America. Again despite the fact the me and my ancestors had nothing to do with the horrendous acts that took place. All that is being done by continuing the segregation of the word is to put up more barriers.

It's not even that I want to use to word often, I just want to be able to rap along with a good rap song, and when the word nigga comes up in the song I don't want to be looked at like I'm a racist piece of shit for saying a word! And here is the thing with banning words you find offensive, it's subjective. Do you know what word makes white people feel uncomfortable, belittled, demeaned, and is hurtful. The word racist. So if you could refrain from using that word, that would be great. Obviously I'm being sarcastic there, but I don't believe that banning language is the correct way to solve any kind of issue.

And I would also like to point out the prevalence of white people in my generation using the word nigga. They say it all the time, because rap has been very influential on my generation. I can't begin to tell you the amount of times I've gotten into a car with white friends and one of them says "What's up nigga." And it's not said with racial undertones either.

EDIT: Oh and using a word deemed offensive is far different than yelling fire in a crowded movie theater, and something that could get people killed.