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In reply to the discussion: Why do so many white people want to use the "N" word? [View all]marshall
(6,665 posts)11. There's a difference between "using it" and saying it.
"Using" it means to vocalize it with the intent of either insulting someone or as a way to declare onself part of a group.
To simply speak the work in a discussion about the use of the word--that's a totally different thing.
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Where I live you hear it all the time and folks don't have an issue with it
The Straight Story
Apr 2012
#9
I can't figure it out, either. Do they feel they are being discriminated against?
Arkansas Granny
Apr 2012
#10
My understanding for younger kids is they don't use it with older people because they understand
uponit7771
Apr 2012
#14
The only word that is similar that occurs to me is "Bitch." Bitch is a word that no man should use
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#17
And the "C" word, exactly. There are lots of non-sexist, non-racist insults that can be used...
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#21
White conservatives know the difference, too, but they're racists and want to play dumb about the
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#53
The only reason people use a word, is because they feel the word will hurt you.
Life Long Dem
Apr 2012
#25
And your obsession with the use of a word or the failure to use a word is what?
lonestarnot
Apr 2012
#31