Am I being persecuted?

Question

The black guys in my office always say the N word this the N word that IN FRONT OF ALL THE BOSSES but I say it in the same context and same candor and I am getting suspended for a week, and yes I used the "a" ending as apposed to the "er" ending that people always talk about.

Answer 1

I don't know if this is a serious question or not, but yes you are being discriminated against. If one person because of thier race or any other protected right is allowed in company culture then any ohter race has to be allowed the same rights.

so if these people are allowed to use offensive words opening, you have to be allowed to do so also.

I would get an attorney and file a law suit for race discrimination.

Answer 2

It is common nature for some black people to use the "N" word in their conversations, just as the "F" word is used widely today. I know, I used it for my 24 years in the Navy. I am writing in here, as I feel I have some experience in this area. It depends on the company policy. There are also Federal and State laws cocerning what can be considered harassment or discrimination. If what someone hears you say feels it is wrong, they can file a greivance against you. Then depending on the company policy, you can be punnished up to and including termination.
As to the black people using the same words, you can if it offends you, file a complaint with your Human Resources office, which is by law required to keep it confidential.

Answer 3

You are a victim of reverse racism. A black man can call you "whitey" " cracker" or what ever else and it is socially acceptable. But if you even whisper the n word there will be trouble. Your lucky you did not get fired.

Answer 4

That doesn't sound fair.

That word needs to be abolished, quickly. Most people who say it as a "term of endearment" or whatever need to go back to school and take a history exam.

Answer 5

Doesn't seem fair to me. If they don't like the N word then nobody should use it. Seems like you are being unfairly targeted and you should complain to the appropriate authority.

Answer 6

simpe solution. start using the term cracker with all your paperweights. Refer to your computer as whitey.

You'll be able to go on personal disability inside a month if you can stick to it.

Answer 7

Oh really? You thought that was a good idea? Just thank your lucky stars ya didn't get fired.

Answer 8

its called political correctness and you don't qualify....yes, you are being persecuted its reverse discrimination and if you can find a lawyer you can sue the pants off the company....

Answer 9

fight it! and dont sign anything it sounds dumb but they need to investgate the goings on in that office, with out anyone knowing their there , they should not have suspended you with out that.

Answer 10

See Links!

http://www.littlegeneva.com/images/aids_graph.jpg

http://www.newnation.org/NNN-hatecrimes.html

http://www.newnation.org/NNN-Black-on-White.html

http://www.tightrope.cc/rap.htm