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[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by WillH

It is a big deal because it is still used as a means of subjugating black people by some bitter racist people. The black community began using the word between one another as a way to take the power away from the word (or so I'm told), but unfortunately it just made stupid white people think it was ok to use themselves as long as there's an 'a' at the end. IMHO, I think it should not be used by anyone. Words have an immense amount of social power.

I agree with Matty about "Thug" it has become a substitute so people can continue to use prejudice to label people without feeling racist. Why call him anything? Why not just take exception to his actions? Oh well, such is our nature.

I agree what u r saying but when a black dude calls his white friend the same word how is it fair if the white guy can't say it back? Honestly I like what Vick and co said when cooper used the word and he didn't use it with an A , they basically said if they dont like him saying it they shouldn't

[WillH]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

I agree what u r saying but when a black dude calls his white friend the same word how is it fair if the white guy can't say it back? Honestly I like what Vick and co said when cooper used the word and he didn't use it with an A , they basically said if they dont like him saying it they shouldn't

I was saying that no one should say it, black or white, but not because it is unfair for white men, but because it is bad for society.

But i don't mean to get any deeper into the issue.