How do you feel about the "N" word?

One day we heard if we tear down all the Civil War statues...that will help end racism and discrimination. How did that work out?

Then we hear it's the "N" word. If we could just stop white people from saying that word....boy I bet that would help. But the blacks actually use it more than whites do. Ever listen to rap??

The thing is.........it's not statues.....or words.......it's attitudes. Saying a word or not saying a word won't end racism. Seeing a statue or just the base it used to stand on won't end it.

The idea of discrimination is actually uphelp with the N word. Whites know it aggravates blacks to hear it so they use the word to cause problems..intentionally. And blacks actually discriminate against whites by saying our race can say that but yours can't---which ironically is the definition of discrimination. So in protesting against discrimination--blacks actually are guilty of discriminating themselves by saying one race can do this--but yours can't...and that pisses whites off So BOTH races keep the racism pot stirred over...............a word.

Getting rid of the N word or making issue out of who can use it and who can't won't solve racism anymore than tearing down statues did. It's attitude.

I don't like it and don't see why it has any place in society. The word has such ugly connotations that I think it should be buried other than when learning about the past and how to avoid it being the future. I don't think that it needs to be, or should be, reclaimed.

people who claim to be "offended" by words tend to have a lot of double standards, especially in politics...

Words are just a bunch of vibrations. People need to realize it's the context in which a word is used that makes it good or bad.

I thought the origin of the word was Spanish for black which over time became bastardised

I’ve never liked it

It’s certainly a double standard.

Well honestly I feel like it's just a word.... well the er one I wouldn't ever say but "nigga" doesn't seem bad to me
If people felt uncomfortable then I wouldn't say it

people call us Beaners all the time and people think that's ok

I agree with you.

I have always thought that - because I think words and names are important. Language influences thinking as well as thinking influencing language.

I don’t like it simply because of its history. But then again, as long as it’s not used as a racial slur against someone, it’s not my business to decide what comes out of people’s mouths.

I always thought it was offensive but it seems like black people don't mind it they call each other that all the time

I’ve always hated it. I don’t think people should use it as endearment or insult.

I think you're absolutely right. I hate hearing anyone using it. It's origin is filled with hate and derision.

I can't stand the word. It's totally heinous.

The hard R is a definite no, but I’m not much of a fan of the less abrasive word either

It’s degrading and I find it dumb that people still use it.

You said yourself you dont understand why so mind your business.

You are correct

well said

I don't like it. Too much negativity surrounding it. I don't use it.

It's not much different than when friends and peers use the word asshole or motorcycle in reference to each other without actually meaning the negative connotation.