Too Short Weighs In On White People Using the N-Word

[Jamaal510]

[cinnabonbon]

1. "You should be smart enough to know that 'the world won't accept that from me.'"

I think he has a good point about growing up in the culture vs faking it. But also the difference between doing something unacceptable in private (where it's comfortable and accepted) vs doing it in public (where a lot of strangers can hear you).

[nomorenomore08]

3. Knowing what you can and can't say/do and where is really just part of basic etiquette

and something we all have to learn in life, to one degree or another. But I'm sure you don't need me to explain this.

[CloptonHavers]

2. Too Short Weighs In On White People Using the N-Word

So, it's all right for anyone, regardless of ethnicity, to use The Word around intimates, but it's not all right for anyone, regardless of ethnicity, to use it around those who aren't intimates?

[nomorenomore08]

4. My position, as a white dude RE: other white people, is simple: "Just don't say the fucking word!"

Not that I never use "offensive" language of any kind - that would be nearly impossible anyway - but that particular word is not a battle I've ever felt the need to fight, in any way, shape or form. I just stay the fuck away from it, and shake my head at other white people who insist upon its use.

[JustAnotherGen]

5. See

I ask those folks "Why is it so important that you be able to use it?"

That tends to shut them up because they can't give anything even close to a sane or a reasonable answer!

[nomorenomore08]

6. As usual, I think it comes down to a mix of cluelessness and plain self-centeredness.