the "n" bomb, nigga and nigger Options

[fameONE]

I'm not angry, so please keep that in mind while reading this...

Due to the recent trend of people using the "n" word in such a nonchalant manner and due to my recent discontent with letting it slide, I'm making this known.

Don't use the word... at all. I don't care if you're joking, I don't care if you're serious, don't say it.

To my fellow Afro-Americans; we, as a people, have fought long and hard in this country to make it known that a) that word is an unacceptable insult and b) its a sign of blatant racism. The more and more we perpetuate such a word, the more people of other cultures will begin to use it in such a playful manner. Saying, "thats OUR word," is just as bad as saying it in a derogatory manner. Don't say it. Wonder why there's a white kid from Iowa sitting on his computer calling people, "my nigga," well, more than likely, its because you keep saying it. Or does it strike you as odd that a welloff asian kid who thinks he's a 'kangsta' uses "nigga" in his rhymes? 9 times out of 10, its because you keep saying it. Solution: don't say it.

To my humanoid brothers and sisters; you're not cool by dropping the N bomb. Furthermore, as much as you think you can say it without it being a big deal, you are offending someone. And by offense, I'm not talking about being 'rubbed the wrong way,' I'm talking about being reminded that racism still exists and by using the N word in such a glorified context, you're mocking a history of hardships. Just because you hear 50 Cent or Ludacris say it in their rhymes doesn't it make it any more acceptable. If you hear one of your black friends say it, that still doesn't give you the right to. Even if they say, "I don't care if you say it," that doesn't make it ok. Take into consideration that they're probably just as ignorant as you are. Bottom line; don't say it.

To the racists (believe me, I know they're here); Instead of threatening to take your life by going the Malcolm X route [AK-47s and Sawed Offs], I'm going to simpley and politely ask that you not use the word. If you're a close-minded racist and you can't get over the fact that times have changed and society is evolving, then keep your goddamned mouths shut. If you really feel so compelled to call someone a "nigger," do so... but do it in a group of gang members in the Traps of Atlanta.

To everyone; this isn't just an issue within the black community. Don't stand for words like chink, spic, wetback, ginny, etc. Its wrong. The more these words are used, the more racial slurs are encouraged and the more we digress as a society.

Thanks,
The Don

[sikdragon]

So you can read the minds of dead people now??? WOW! Every race has words that are used to degrade them. Nigger is just the worst because you whine the most.

[fameONE]

So you can read the minds of dead people now??? WOW! Every race has words that are used to degrade them. Nigger is just the worst because you whine the most.

You condescending douchebag, lets go over a few things, shall we?

I'd like to begin by asking you a few questions;

1) What is your ethnicity?
2) Where do you live?
3) Do you even have a clue as to what goes on in our society?

I've read quite a few of your posts and they're generally biased and close-minded. And when they aren't biased and close-minded, they're obnoxious and patronizing. (How dare you muster the nerve to criticize someone's poetry because you believe there's a template for expression). I've had about enough of you and your shit. Before I bid you adieu by suggestion that you take a bath while drying your hair, I'll address this debate.

This debate isn't a matter of the n word being the worst racial slur. You've missed the point entirely. Who said it was the worst? And by 'you' what exactly is your implication?

Regarding historical hardships, I said nothing to discredit any other races. Was this topic 'the compare and contrast of the trials and tribulations of various races?' No. Its a topic addressing the n-word and why I find it to be offensive.

Thanks for being the lone opposition in the debate in an effort to keep it going (thats what you were doing, right? You aren't really that ignorant, are you?), but keep in mind that if all you know is what you read or what has been fed to you by way of the media, then you don't know shit. Spare me the history lesson.

If you're going to contribute to an argument, be sure you're actually contributing instead of making yourself look like an ignorant jackass.

Is the hairdryer still on? Ok, now drop it into the water.

[sikdragon]

You condescending douchebag, lets go over a few things, shall we?

I'd like to begin by asking you a few questions;

1) What is your ethnicity?
2) Where do you live?
3) Do you even have a clue as to what goes on in our society?

I've read quite a few of your posts and they're generally biased and close-minded. And when they aren't biased and close-minded, they're obnoxious and patronizing. (How dare you muster the nerve to criticize someone's poetry because you believe there's a template for expression). I've had about enough of you and your shit. Before I bid you adieu by suggestion that you take a bath while drying your hair, I'll address this debate.

This debate isn't a matter of the n word being the worst racial slur. You've missed the point entirely. Who said it was the worst? And by 'you' what exactly is your implication?

Regarding historical hardships, I said nothing to discredit any other races. Was this topic 'the compare and contrast of the trials and tribulations of various races?' No. Its a topic addressing the n-word and why I find it to be offensive.

Thanks for being the lone opposition in the debate in an effort to keep it going (thats what you were doing, right? You aren't really that ignorant, are you?), but keep in mind that if all you know is what you read or what has been fed to you by way of the media, then you don't know shit. Spare me the history lesson.

If you're going to contribute to an argument, be sure you're actually contributing instead of making yourself look like an ignorant jackass.

Is the hairdryer still on? Ok, now drop it into the water.

1.irish
2.i live in the middle of flint michigan. A predominately black hell hole.
3.yes i have a good idea of what goes on in our society. Im not an expert but there are some facets of american life that i am proud to say, I am knowledgable of.

Of course my posts are biased and closed-minded. This is the debate section. You have to present your case closed-minded and biased. Because it's your case. If you waiver in what your saying you give the rebuttle places to tear apart your statement.

Poetry is an art. There is a good deal of difference between good art and bad art depending upon the audience. There is a reason why emily dickinson is considered to be way better than joe nobody. I was probably criticizing you the same way i criticize myself. You can't get better if nobody challenges you. I hold myself to the same standard as will shakespeare and rob frost. It's my craft. It's what im passionate for. If you dont share that passion disregard what i say about poetry. I take it extremely seriously. If you put it out there just to get a pat on the back and to be patronized by your fellow celebraters of mediocrity then say that when you post your thread. My mistake was that i thought a lot of you were serious about poetry. I apologize for over estimating you.

According to dictionary.msn.com it is the worst racial slur. In this society wet back is much more acceptable than nigger.

OK? so we're supposed to argue about what goes on in your mind rather than the real issue of racism manifest in a single word?

The media is the only source of any information. Regardless of your opinion. books are media. Music is media. The internet is media. Newspapers are media. Historical documents are media. TV is media. Movies are media. By discrediting all of these things there is nothing left for one to learn from.

I was using the socratic method to teach myself and others why we believe such things. Yeah i deviated from it and added information in my questioning, but i believed this to be a special case.

I forgive you your prejudices, it was just a big misunderstanding. I know you really dont mean those things. Ill try harder not to stir up confrontation. That does not mean, however, that i'll not keep to the path that i know is right. Someone has to support my side of all these issues. If I don't, what's the point of debating? It seems everyone else agrees. i'm going to continue playing devil's advocate. FYI.