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And NO, the reason is never, ever blurred why people who aren't black can't use it. Its got one of the most sinister connotations in the English language, if those in the affected group choose to use it (and there is plenty of controversy there too), there is still NO reason for anyone else to, arguments about it being "fair" or "confusing" are total bull shit. [/quote]

I disagree with you. I'm the parent of the child who has all his life attended schools with mostly African American students.   He's been one of maybe 2 white kids in the school.   When he has heard the n- word it was in school, from AA children joking or using it ironically (I assume).   So 100% of the time he has heard the word it did not have a sinister connotation in the moment it was being used.   I think he can be excused for not quite getting how bad a word it is, to be honest. I mean, I've told him but he doesn't believe me, because all evidence, all his life, has been otherwise.[/quote]

Sure, that may be his reality- but he will eventually get older, see more perspectives, hear and read more things and come to believe you. Just because its in a song in a jovial way doesn't erase its history.[/quote]

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