2006-10-04 02:46:16 · 9 answers · asked by corkscrewpirate 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
for those that say it is just a word, you clearly are igorning a history of hatred and racism attached to it.
2006-10-04 02:56:06 · update #1
I hate that word. I assume they are a sick puppy and I tell them so, and then move on.
2006-10-04 02:47:57 · answer #1 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but I agree with the person above, people just need to get over it. Unless you were born before/grew up during the civil rights movement, the word should really have no effect on you since you never experienced it and lived it the way those people did. Most of the people complaining about the word are people who have been taught to despise it and be hurt by it, not people who actually grew up being called one facing ridicule by blatant racists. Sure the word has a history of racism and hatred, but for how long can we allow history to hold us back, and by a word no less? How do you challenge someones ignorance for calling you an N word when the N word means ignorant? Haven't they already proved their ignorance? Times have changed and if you let the N word bother you, you're the one challenging yourself by confining your identity with a silly word.
2006-10-04 09:56:48 · answer #2 · answered by trafficjams 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree totally, but some people are too ignorant to realize that there is meaning behind that word. They say it's just a word, but let me call somebody a word that is derogatory and they won't like it very much. If I called somebody a b*tch, sl*t, dumb a**, retard, fat, ugly, *****t, dike or whatever else they would get offended. They're just words aren't they? Of course! It's the meaning behind the word that makes it inappropriate to use.
2006-10-04 13:11:18 · answer #3 · answered by karamel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO. Usually when I hear someone say n.i.gger, its an associate being deliberately vulgar or some menacing stranger in which case I feel too threatended.
If a big white guy calls me ***.g.er....I listen and go the other way.
2006-10-04 10:04:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the N word is just plain ignorant. (along with other derogatory slang for ethnicities) There is just no need and they offend me personally. I am white, but grew up with friends of many different ethnic backgrounds. I have respect for them all.
Some can say its "just a word", but if your best friend was called this as an insult, wouldn't you defend them? It offends me, not just them.
I generally tell those people that ignorance really is bliss.
2006-10-04 09:58:41 · answer #5 · answered by LadyMagick 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't believe that you can truly challenge ignorance. If the person is ignorant, they are probably beyond any point in which I could reason with them. Although my expression will surely show my disgust with their language.
2006-10-04 09:56:15 · answer #6 · answered by jrayhp 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Which N word?
2006-10-04 09:54:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
whats the big deal... its just a word... people need to get over it... people seem to think its worse than the word "cracker" or "****" you seem to also... because if not then your question would have been "when someone uses the word "cracker" do you challenge their ignorance?"
2006-10-04 09:49:19 · answer #8 · answered by Lipstick 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
why? it's just a word. it has no meaning, unless you are an insecure, whiny-as$ with no self respect.
2006-10-04 09:54:13 · answer #9 · answered by eaglemyrick 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋