I’d have to agree with the people below me, but… how do I express these views without being embarrassed? I’ve tried once. (that was before I had actual arguments that made sense)

The problem with allowing only black people to use the n-word is, this creates a double standard. Double standards are prejudicial by definition.

"If correctly identified, a double standard is viewed negatively as it usually indicates the presence of hypocritical, biased and/ or unfair attitudes leading to unjust behaviors." – Wikipedia.

An exclusive right to use the n-word in our common language creates a situation of "us and them". Or "birds of a feather flock together". It emphasizes our racial differences rather than our similarities. Is this not a major component of racism?

Here are 2 examples of how this double standard of n-word usage causes problems, and may even incite racist sentiment against black people… 1) A black rapper invited a white girl to come up on stage to sing along. The n-word was in the lyrics of the song, and the girl sang the lyrics as they were recorded. The audience booed her, and the rapper shamed her on the mic for quoting the forbidden word. 2) There are reports from non-black parents that their kids were beat up at school for singing lyrics by a rapper which included the n-word. These situations are not helping the cause of equality among peoples. They are a cause of racial division, and inspire sentiments of "us and them".

I would suggest that if we’re going to bury the n-word, then let’s all agree to bury the word, because it is historically offensive. I think many people of all races would agree with this. Why don’t we push for changes in censorship law to disallow the n-word from all public media?

Thanks for the great article,
P. Randolph

It works both ways. They can call use crackers, or rednecks – I don’t care, but if they do I should be allowed to use the n word too. Personally I don’t use it. I think people like the one in the video are the cause of racial divisions. I agree with Tyler E.

Bro what… Did your really just bring RACISM into this??? Black people were tortured for centuries with this word, not you Tyler. Im pretty sure your anything from black judging from this comment, as you don’t understand how cruel and blood soaking the history behind this word is… Search up the definition of racism before trying to speak on it… People USED this word to be racists TOWARDS black people, so sorry Tyler, but I think we can give one word to black people. ugh.

And I completely agree with you — "sharing our suffering with others opens the door to receiving the love, support, guidance and safety we need to help us heal". So true. And Viktor Frankl is awesome. Man’s Search for Meaning is a must-read for every human, in my opinion. Non-humans probably too, if they know how to read! hahaha

Thanks for sharing your insights. 🙂