Reading news reports and Im very confused over the use of the N word.
Its a horrible word, Im not going to say it, I never ever think to say it but there is a culture with black youngins that do say it. Its in songs, on social media, movies ect.
I understand that apparently its ok for black people to say it but not white (and I dont want to say it!) but is it a matter of people protest too much when a white person is caught saying it? Is the outrage misplaced when the youth culture has made the word socially acceptable?
I do not believe that the people back in the 50s & 60s, those that fought segregation, those that were spat on, had dogs set on them and bashed, chased out of restaurants are OK with their grandchildren walking around calling themselves the N word.
The mixed message does my head in.
Any thoughts?
Edit: I would prefer that no one uses the word at all. Its not acceptable.