I'm not racist at all, but it bothers me when African-Americans can say certain things to each other, but the second someone else says it to them, they get angry. Alot of people call me "white" names, but I'm not about to tell them they CAN'T say it. They have the right to say whatever they wish. I've learned not to take it personally, but they still have the right. Why is this??? Someone please give me a VERY THOROUGH answer! Thank you!!!! :)
128071
Well you can say it because as you said you have the right to say anything you like.  Just keep in mine they have the right to get angry as you do if someone called you something your not. I'm not saying it right I’m say that's the way it is.  Now being of African descent it would offend me greatly if some called me that in fact when my friend uses to I would tell them I’m not a nig anything, call me by my name or just don't call me.  Now why they do it is the same reason that people call themselves Christian today. Although both roots are from a negative origin, they have chosen to uses it as an expression to communicate some fellowship and commonest with Christ or in the African American community with each other.  So, I hope you understand my answer, once again I think it is stupid to identify yourself with a word your enemy came up with or mispronounce to identify you with but hah that just my opinion.\n\n\n\nLet me first say I called myself of African descent, so not all Americans of African decent call themselves African-Americans.  No as far as them being black and your and other Europeans being white is just foolishness. Just look in a mirror one day wearing a white T-shirt then you'll see what color you truly are. The so-called "black-man" is not black as far as the color of his skin goes but dark brown.  Not every one of us call our women ho.. Or Biches, and other degrading name just like not all Americans of many so-call races, call their women out of their names.  From personal experience I have heard some so-call white friend of mine call not only their girlfriend biches to their faces, but their mothers as well. Now would you think its' true or fair to assume or teach that all so-called white people call their parents out of their just because those idiots did?  There are many people of many “different colors of skin” who do not show their parents the popper respect they deserver as parents?  Would it not be wrong to say because some do it all do it?  Come on let not be so blinded by the media propaganda.  Now as far as abusers of social programs go, I’m sorry but the greatest abusers of social programs where by the same grope who started them.  Started for "white" by "whites" not others.  Hope you have a nice day.  No offence intended.
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You are absolutely right.  I am white and my girlfriend is black.  theoretically I couldn't be a racist. I don't feel like I am and no one says I am but I still find myself thinking racial epithits in my head toward low class blacks and hispanics.  When I say low class I mean drunk bums on the street and gangsters.  When I see a person that is white in a similar circumstance I just think loser unstead of attaching the racial slur in front.  Why do I do this? There are good and bad in everything in everything.  Race should never be a part of anything. Does this help?
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Your right Dan.\n\nAlot of people say the "N" word is rude and hurtful and while i agree but i wonder why do black americans call each other that all the time? If a white person walked up and said it all heck would break lose.
51415
I take it you meant Afro-Americans, right?  The spelling was incorrect.......I am a Black American.  And I can honestly say we are not the only aggressive race in the U.S., and I'm not sure what part of Africa you have visited but alot of Africans do not have the right to speak up on matters in their country.  Maybe that is why you don't think they are very aggressive.  But every race that I know of here in the U.S. is very vocal and aggressive when it comes to their rights.  I am sorry you feel that way about Blacks and your own country!:(
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Well the simple fact that you actually feel the need to state your family race mixture is ridiculous, Why can we not ask valid questions in a mature and rational way without having to worry about "offending" anyone. The mere fact that you need to write a paragraph stating that you are not racist and merely asking a question, is racism on their part...A white person should be able to ask a simple question about another race and not been seen as a racist, but as of now everyone is racist to some extent. whether it be a good or bad assumption about a race. I have not seen any official lawsuits against an African American.vs.Caucasian but I am sure there are there...plenty of situations in my town would validate one.
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It kinda bothers me. Why are Caucasians wrong for doing what others are already doing? Why are we they only ones who society seems to think are racists? I've actually heard parents say "She's OK for a white woman." Imagine a white woman saying the opposite, even accidentally (this was said loud enough so it would be heard) being overheard.
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As a black male (and understand that I do not speak for everyone at all), I think it's all bull.  I have seen what the question maker has said happen too and it's nonsense.  But just as often as it is nonsense, it is real.\n\nI am not one of those (as I call them) "Angry "Insert race Here" People that blame everything on my race.  In fact, I blame nothing on my race, if someone is a jerk to me, I'll assume it's because I did something to offend them.  If it turns out they are racist, then no skin off my back, I know I'm a good person and they are lacking what could have been a good friend.  This does not mean I will treat them differently might I add, I'll act with them as I would with anyone else.  You may ask why, because it's not MY problem.  If I react to them being racist, it gives them a reason to be racist.  \n\nBack on topic, it is sad when people use the "race card" as mentioned above, but what I would ask folks if to look for the ones that are using that card just as much as you look to folks like me, that may be treated with racial bias for real and yet don't pull that nonsense.\n\nAnd either way it can be racism.
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Im with the person above. No one can voice their opinoion and be politically correct. If anyone is racist its everyone but white peopleIve tried to meet and be friends with african americans and hispanics but all I got was negativity. they think everyone is racist but not everyone is. and if you feel like the government is racist take a number and run for office of some kind stand up for yourrself. What about homosexuals almmost everyone who is not homosexual is racist (or what ever i guess they are more segrationist then racist since homosexuality isnt a race but whatever) against them everyone says they go straight to hell but do they? Everyone's afraid to be sued for racism cause they wouldnt offer a scholarship. Like I said if anyone is racist its not the white people cause we get the negativity. and yes media will publish and exaggerate crap to make money. We used africans as slaves a long time ago, we gave african americans the right to vote a long time ago, we let them adopt. HOMOSEXUALS cant live thewir lives openly because people will destroy their lives, they can't adopt because of their orientation because people think they will teach their kids to be gay. its been accepted by alot of scientist that homosexuality is prolly genetic it cant be helped except for the killing of mothers who pass the gene. I'm tired of hearing crap from colored(i mean all colors not just blacks) people complaining about inadequate right and treatment. so what your your not the only one I get made fun of because I listen to Beethoveen not rap! But I dont complain I just tell them thats your view not mine live with it. So you have no room to complain white people are put down just as much so grow up and just live your life. Dont let people stop you cause your black or whatever. Look beyond yourself and at the bigger picture when i did i realized homosexuals and everyone deserves the same rights.
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You are right, it is weird. When whites comment on blacks it is bad. When blacks comment on whites it is okay. Weird times. Why can't we just get along?
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There are black people who don not like the N' word being used by other blacks and there are blacks who choose to use it with each other. However ALL blacks agree that no white person should use it EVER. Their is no word that black people can use that carries the pain, hatred, and brutal history of slavery and the struggle for  blk freedom that the N' word does.  Their are blk senior citizens who are still afraid of white people' because of what that word means.  No one will ever have the right to abuse us again. Don't get it twisted. Until your relatives are held down and raped in-front of you , your church is burned to the ground, your windows are broken out because you moved to a NICE neighborhood, Don't even consider using that word. unless of course your a racist. I prefer to know who the enemy is. I cannot give an excuse for other blacks who use it' but we don't need anyone adding to their ignorance. and I can't even begin to say what I think about that tree remark. Oh wait,  His career is hung and done just like that statement.
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Finally I'm not alone! I think it is kind of racist, actually it is racist. Just think about it. A whole television network worshiping white people? It would be an outrage! Many black people would call it white supremacy. Am I right? Its ok for blacks to go around shouting "Black Power!" but a white person would be in trouble if they said "White Power!". I think its wrong that another race gets special rights because they've been done extreamly wrong. Don't get it twisted I feel really angry about slavery and segregation. But I think its wrong that Black people get off with some stuff that obviously they shouldn't. Thats just what I think.
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THANK YOU!!!!!  I am soooooooo sick of this double standard with the black race-- if you watch the Wire, that's all they call eachother is nigger.  So WHY is it okay for them to use it to eachother but it is a major faux pas if any other race uses the word?  You dont see Jewish people calling eachother kikes, or Polish- polaks, Germans -krauts, Chinese-chinks, Puerto Ricans-spics, etc, etc.  This is a multiracial, multicultural world and if YOUR RACE ENJOYS calling eachother a nigger, and use it so proficiently, then you are opening pandoras box to allow everyone else to use it, whether it is acceptable to you or not- by the way, I dont particularly care to be called a "cracker" but at least I dont go around calling other white people this.
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I'm white and I agree. It's just like the black college funds, colleges, television etc... Lord forbid there be a white college fund or white college or a white tv station. I agree with your boyfriend that because of the history looooooooooong ago it puts a damper on things now. But we shouldn't have to suffer for the actions of others. I am proud to be white and I am proud to be an American and I am pround to be from Oklahoma. Shouldn't I be allowed to flaunt it?  And it's also ok for other races to make fun of us in their comic gigs or whatever and say the work "Cracker" referring to us but we aren't allowed to say the word "Nigger" referring to them. I don't think either word should be used. I don't think any word like that  should be used to describe anyone. But I can't say I am upset about the slaves being brought over here. I am glad their offsprings are here. They are my friends. If it weren't for the slaves being brought over we may not have some of the great people we do have. I am disappointed in what happened to alot of them though. I feel for them. Though thank God that thinking is different now.\n\nOMGOsh!!!!!!!!!! \nI wrote out that so horrible "N" word to make a point and it got substituted with symbles but the word CRACKER is still there. See my point people. If we are supposed to be equal lets be equal.
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Well, I have been discrminiated against and racially profiled. I am a militray wife and been just about every where and because of my fair skin I have been assumed to be Everything but, black. Because they say I "sound" white. Many people are under the assumption that all black people are "brown skinned". NOT TRUE. we come in different shades. I am mixed with Seminole Indian, African American, German and Irish. Despite of my many mixed nationalities I am abdominatly "Black". But, it's ashame to see that people still use the "N" word even within the black community. But, as soon as a person of a different race says it, it's offending. So, why call eachother that. It is a sticky discussion and can go on for years to come.
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You asked a rhetorical question here - what do you want answered?  The African-American community as a whole is hypocritical on the use of this word - that's all.\n\nGood Luck!!!
198094
I would first have to question why you would want to say the word in the first place.\n\nSecondly, the word has been so used and abused in the past, to demean and humiliate African Americans, it has become a slur when it comes from the mouth of any person who is not African American.\n\nBear in mind, I hate hearing those words altogether, specially in rap and hip hop, as those artists pretend they're reclaiming the word, when in fact, they're giving people the right to use that word against us, and to use it badly.
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I haven't see the users question .the fact that so many of you is offended means the question must be pretty bad..i don't think reporting him is the answer .it'll be far better to do as you are doing now and voice your displeasure.to their questions .when they see that they are not getting the response they want .in time they will stop and move on .thank you for apology.i'm black and i'm not a spokesman for the whole race .i can only speak for myself .and my view is this .someone saying hateful things on a computer site can't hurt me .if you read my name backwards that's what i think of people like that ...once again thanks for the apology but  there's no need .you can't be held accountable for the whole white race anymore than i can for the black race