[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Jesus.H.Christ

I have no problem with black people using ****** to each other. After centuries of oppression attached to that word, it's only correct that it's reclaimed from plantation slave owners.

Racists will always use it regardless, and modern, socially aware people won't use it.

It's not a word that white people can be encouraged to use.

Youtube video

That YT vid will be of special interest to Mark.

Rubbish! if its a derogatory term get rid!! dont say it...It serves no purpose.
Why would you want to reclaim something that people for so many years fought and died to shed?
It makes no sense...
No One should say it!
We can never truly start a new chapter if the sins of the past come back to hinder any progress made......

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by kizzy

Rubbish! if its a derogatory term get rid!! dont say it...It serves no purpose.
Why would you want to reclaim something that people for so many years fought and died to shed?
It makes no sense...
No One should say it!
We can never truly start a new chapter if the sins of the past come back to hinder any progress made......

I don't mind it if it's only a joke,but it should be gone for all people when in an argument or a serious disscussion.

[Brother Leon]

Originally Posted by kizzy

Rubbish! if its a derogatory term get rid!! dont say it...It serves no purpose.
Why would you want to reclaim something that people for so many years fought and died to shed?
It makes no sense...
No One should say it!
We can never truly start a new chapter if the sins of the past come back to hinder any progress made......

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by King_Anton

No your mad Honky boy.

Originally Posted by kizzy

Rubbish! if its a derogatory term get rid!! dont say it...It serves no purpose.
Why would you want to reclaim something that people for so many years fought and died to shed?
It makes no sense...
No One should say it!
We can never truly start a new chapter if the sins of the past come back to hinder any progress made......

Well it's not rubbish, regardless. I've laid out an opinion and explained why.

Gay people have had to reclaim the word "gay", too. ****** was used by slave owners and tradesmen to degrade and demean. Black civil rights is still a new concept in the western world (historically speaking). Even in the 80's in this country, we had comedians using it all the time, and mainstrem shows using nig-nog and other variations of it.

It's not really up to white people how the word is used or left behind, but I can fully see why it has become such a big part of black street culture. Know your history, Kizzy.