clarifying the n-word; Whats ur opinion on it?

Question

yes its been on here countless numbers of times !

Whats ur opinion on it?

This is mine:

This has actually been clarified hundreds, if not thousands of times on this site. I'm pretty sure my post will not stop the question from being asked.

There is no N-Word police... so technically ANYONE can say it. And, I feel like if you're white and you want to use the word, please do. But, be real about your racist intent and stop trying to blame RAP MUSIC, and the fact that SOME black people still choose to use the word.

I'm black and I don't say the N-Word. And, I think if others realized how ignorant it makes you sound, more people would stop using it as well. There are plenty of other words in the dictionary that we could be familiarizing ourselves with.

AND PLZ NO NEGATIVE ANSWERS !!
i really dont want to read if so

Answer 1

I read your question and found myself applauding. reading these answers, the people who are still whining that it's a "double standard" don't seem to understand the point you're making. They don't seem to understand that all black people aren't the same, and that we all do not use that word. My opinion is, have the common sense not to use it at all, not because you're told not to use it but because it is an ugly word and an ugly part of our human history. Think for yourself, stop with excuses like "oh I know a black guy who uses it and I wanna use it too!"

We have the power to think for ourselves, perhaps it is time we started using that power.

Answer 2

Teresa, 42, North Carolina 1- I think the N word is a disgusting word 2- A lazy, good for nothing, person 3- Yes, I felt like what my definition says 4- I think this generation uses the word too much, both races, and the media makes things worst by commenting on it so much. 5- I do not think the word can be banned, because if you ban one that word, then there are other words that will have to be banned. 6- This country was founded on Freedom of Speech and there shouldn't be any limits on that. That does not mean I agree with being able to say whatever you want, but because the US was founded on that principal, I would never vote against limiting Freedom of Speech.

Answer 3

I feel as though people has turned the N word, or made it up to use it in a derogatory way. I don't like it, and I don't like hearing it eather. Other than giving a description to a police officer, the word 'black' or 'white' shouldn't be used either because we are all people. White, Black, does not segregate us as people because we are one in the same. Does that make sense? I know I'm trying to reach a point here, but I'm finding it hard to come up with the right words to say it. Rap Music has nothing to do with certain people using the N word. People have done it for a long time. And I have encountered numerous ppl who still use it. And it steams me up. And I correct them too! My biological father for one uses it. I just recently reconnected with him, and finding out he hasn't changed much on his way of thinking, other than he is no longer a drunk nor abusive physically. He still is abusive with certain verbage he chooses to use though. And the N word being one of them. When I was little there was a little girl that lived next door to my Granny's sister's house in Compton California. This was back in the 70s. There was this little girl who asked me to come and play with her, just a sweet as pie, and my father wouldn't let me. When I asked 'why?' he just smacked me for back talking him and told me that he doesn't want me playing over there. As I grew up, and hearing his derogatory commentary, I began to realize how racist he was. I couldn't even play with latino's, mexican's, or even orientals. Thank God I got out of that household, and finished growing up at my Mom's house because it allowed me to see how wrong he was and still is, in his way of thinking. I became my own person, with my own values, and I love everyone around me that is in my life, and it doesn't matter what race they are. I do not allow him to talk negetively in my house. That is one of my rules when I reconnected with him. He is to leave his hate, and racism (sp?) at his own house when he comes here. He still pisses me off with his politics. He is the one missing out on the rest of the world with his narrow-mindedness, and missing out on some beautiful aspects of this world, and that is the people in it. Sometimes I wonder if it was a good idea to even reconnect with him. I partially did it because that was one of my Granny's last wishes before she passed away. (Granny being his Mom). She wanted everyone to get along and be together again. Well I am trying. And I keep trying. Anyway, now that I kind of steered off the subject at hand (sorry about that), my opinion on the N word, is that no one should use it. It's insulting. You're right...there are plenty of other words in the dictionary that we can familiarize ourselves with. More positive words, more heartfelt words, instead of negetive commentary towards others.
Good question. :-)

Answer 4

I strongly believe that the n-word is a racial slur. I hate racial slurs because even when used in jest they hurt. I am Jewish and have been called many different slurs by people who are bigoted and indifferent to the feelings of other. I do not ridicule your race or your religion, it should not be right for anyone to do it. I my 60 years of life, I have seen Blacks called several names I cannot and will not quote. I don't call my fellow Jews any slur and believe that Blacks should not slur each other. Besides if Blacks can use the n-word as a non-slur then everyone should be able too. That double standard is not justified.

No there is no N-word Police. But there is the self police. I am offended by slurs, just as much as I am by the statement "Some of my best friends are Jewish". You know I have never heard "Some of my best friends are Baptists".

I was there when the civil rights movement was in its early years. The last thing I think we wanted back then was to come this far and end up with hate flowing from inside the community. Yes, I am Jewish but I marched and participated in the civil rights movement also.

Answer 5

I think it is a terrible word, but it didn't have have terrible origins. It came from "negroe," which means "black." No different than myself being called white, or calling myself white. However, as with many things, bad people can make a seemingly harmless thing into something very bad. I don't believe it should be uttered by anyone, not even black people. My favorite uncle (technically my great uncle) was raised in the 30s when being black was treated as a crime. He was the only black person out of a white family, but my family never treated him any differently. However, the society did. He was called that word by many narrow-minded jerks, and if it weren't for my grandmother (his sister), he wouldn't have an education. She taught him because no one else would. The one teacher who was willing to teach my uncle was fired for that very reason, and while I do not know the man I commend him for standing up in a time when far too many people sat down. The board's reason for not teaching my uncle was that he was that word. It makes me furious to think of anyone labeling him or anyone else in that way. If society has truly escaped such times as we like to think, than we should do away with the terms of that time. I am a peaceful person, but when I hear my black friends referred to as anything other than people, it makes me angry enough to kicka$$. I am white, but have experience plenty of racism from black people simply because I'm white. Everyone should keep in mind that racism is in no way defined as "mistreatment aimed at blacks from whites." It's a much bigger monster than that, and needs slaying. That won't happen as long as people try to limit it, and fall prey to it in the process.

Answer 6

All words, the n word included, operate on several levels, from the literal to the metaphoric, the denotative to the connotative. If this word is used to denigrate then this is of course wrong. But if we censor its use in other contexts, such as in conscious poetry or rap--if we ban it--then we are wrong. We are giving the word too much power and not paying attention to how it is being used and by whom.

Answer 7

I'm black and I don't use it either. I agree that there are other words to use to get your point across, people need to pick up a dictionary and find them. I think everyone needs to get a grip and get past it. White people need to stop whining about it not being socially acceptable for them to use it in public... And Black people need to come up with other terms that don't have such a demeaning origin. Basically, everyone needs to stop worrying about it and focus on other issues that have a greater impact on humanity.

Answer 8

Well...I know some of my male white friends call their male black friends the "n" word sometimes...like "whats up n", but they take no offense because the black friends call each other that all the time. I think they see each other as people and not the color of their skin. I personally don't use it, never have, never will. It's just something I don't think is appropriate. You can just say 'man' instead and avoid conflicts that could occur. Guys are just guys, they play around and call each other various names.

Answer 9

i don't like it it should never be said, but it seems to be ok if someone calls you a cracker or a whap or a bucket head or a spik. there is no police for these words either. if you want more of my view e-mail me

Answer 10

The more people care about a word, the more power the word will have.