Like the word, the discussion in class today was pretty ugly. It seemed almost everyone had a strong, adamant opinion on the subject. In this blog, I will not be talking about who I agree with, or who I disagree with. All I'm going to say is what I think. So if you'll just sit back and listen, I'd appreciate it.
The word nigger is an insulting word. But it is not just insulting to blacks, it can also be insulting to anyone else who hears the word itself. The truth of the matter is, using a word like nigger is just a way of showing people that you lack and sense of decency or respect for others. Oh, and by the way, that statement works for ALL slurs. Whether the word is racial, sexual, or just down right crude, it is still an ugly word nonetheless.
Even though I'm not going to get much into what everyone was saying in class today, I will mention a memorable quote of Cody's: "The word has so much mud on it". By this, I believe Cody was getting at "nigger's" dark past. The word back then, and even today, is used in such a negative way. The word is just vile and lacks so much class I personally think only the lowest, most insensitive, disrespectful, cretin would find it as a useful word in their vocabulary.
Some people will find this cheesy because we are all aware of what the world is like, but why can't we all just get along? I know, a little too "Make love, not war!" for my taste, but so what? It may not be considered human nature, but I think it would be best if we tried to be accepting of everyone. Whether they are black, white, Asian, Mexican, gay, straight, lesbian, bisexual, democrat, republican, moderate, Christian, Buddhist, atheist, lover, fighter, left handed, right handed, etc. Honestly, there is no point in hating and judgin a person just because they're different.
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