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The N Word
JMT:
You and I have had this discussion before. I don't believe in swearing in conversation. I do believe in the value of artistic and real expression. Swearing is part of language and culture. Words are, IMO, only as powerful as what you make them. That's why I really don't understand the whole controversy over Bill Maher and the use of the N word.
BC_cheque:
--- Quote from: jmt18325 on June 14, 2017, 09:22:43 am ---You and I have had this discussion before. I don't believe in swearing in conversation. I do believe in the value of artistic and real expression. Swearing is part of language and culture. Words are, IMO, only as powerful as what you make them. That's why I really don't understand the whole controversy over Bill Maher and the use of the N word.
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Two things. First, the N-word is not the same thing as swearing. It is a highly charged word in the historical context and cannot be compared to someone who is just too sensitive to hear the words **** and ****. And I really don't think anyone who is not black has a right to say whether or not blacks are too sensitive about the issue.
Second, I sort of understand banning swear words, but this forum has blocked me using the words **** and ****. These are both G-rated and have a place in everyday discourse. They should not be disallowed.
cybercoma:
--- Quote from: jmt18325 on June 14, 2017, 09:22:43 am ---You and I have had this discussion before. I don't believe in swearing in conversation.
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Swearing? No, sir. I don't **** believe in it.
cybercoma:
--- Quote from: jmt18325 on June 14, 2017, 09:22:43 am ---I really don't understand the whole controversy over Bill Maher and the use of the N word.
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Uh, you really don't understand why there's a problem with white people using the "N" word?
JMT:
--- Quote from: cybercoma on June 21, 2017, 02:31:43 pm ---Uh, you really don't understand why there's a problem with white people using the "N" word?
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I understand why people see it as a problem. In reality, the word only has as much power as we give it.
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