First of all, how old are you? Why call them anything?? We are all human beings! Geez! Thats just too racist!
2006-06-21 15:25:27
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answered by Katz 6
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The word "******" is a derogatory term for black people that became prominent when black people were used as slave labor in America. It is probably a mispronunciation of the Latin word Niger, which means black. It is a very dehumanizing term to blacks.
2006-06-21 22:28:04
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answered by thepaladin38 5
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****a is not a respectful way to address a person,nor was it meant to be.It's like callin'a Caucasian "Cracker,or Honkey,or callin Asian people Chinks,or calling Latins- Spics,or calling Indians Squaws.It's an epithet,meant to call down,derogative.You don't say to someone you like Hey Honkey,Spi*,Chink,How you doin".Those terms aren't regular greetings/salutations.
2006-06-21 23:18:44
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answered by Wonder-full 2
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For the obvious reason, it's rude and cruel. Now on the other hand it appears to be acceptable for them (African Americans) to use the term in a condescending way or joking to one another? Go figure.
2006-06-21 22:26:29
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answered by Mrs. Mojo Jojo 3
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I quit caring about what black people think long ago. Look at them as equals and just be considerate. You wouldn't call your white friends that name, why call black people that name?
2006-06-21 22:23:35
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answered by Anonymous
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Its derogatory , but in reading this.I think it is more of an insult when unintelectual , in bred people like kentuckien makes comments like the one he did ! It shows he is of the lowest class !
2006-06-21 22:46:18
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answered by HAPA CHIC 6
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there is a difference there is n i g g a and there is n i g g e r if u are saying in a smart way or tryin to offend then someone will get mad it depends on the person! well either way u say its not a good word!!
2006-06-22 15:17:34
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answered by Nichelle G 1
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Because its an offensive word to them, unless its said by another black person.....
2006-06-21 22:23:32
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answered by statenislanddreamer 4
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It's derogatory! and should never be used, even if they don't mind...
BUT! I don't understand how it is socially acceptable for them to call each other that.
2006-06-21 22:44:11
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answered by montanacowgirlwannabee 3
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Because its a derogatory term and no one likes being insulted.
2006-06-21 22:25:20
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answered by Anonymous
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