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Re: Wsup with the N-Word???

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Jennifer Davis

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Date Posted: 05:20:47 05/02/02 Thu
In reply to: Matt Munn 's message, "Wsup with the N-Word???" on 21:54:37 05/01/02 Wed

I have no problem with blacks using the word Nigga in private settings. I feel that blacks have altered the meaning and spelling of a word that was used against them just as some other ethnic groups have done. I do in fact have a problem with people that are not black and/or do not understand the full meaning of this word, its history and how it has been used saying it. It offends me and it hurts. As far as using the word nigger, I grew up with people that use it (ALL of my family), so if you feel moved to describe someone in that manner, more power to you. But, if someone is saying nigger because the person they are speaking of is black and that's the reason they are using the word (the original way of using the word), then the black person as far as I am concerned has every right to hurt you. But keep in mind that when someone intentionally insults another with no basis for argument, that is a reflection on his/her character, not on the person being insulted.

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Author: Xclusiv [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:14:03 05/02/02 Thu If feel as though nigga is just a word. The person or each individual determine how the word makes them feel. Yes, it does have negative connotation, but it is just a word and nuffin more. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]