The use of the N-word...

As many of you know the use of the N-word has been of much discussion in the public lately. Since the now infamous outburst of Michael Richards, I have found myself thinking about the use of the N-word. Last night, while watching MTV’s Real World Denver, one of the cast members used the N-word. No he wasn’t black either. He was drunk and called one of the roommates of the house this word. I was shocked and appalled. Why are people going around and using this word like it is okay? Everyday I read the USA today and fo course there was another rstory about about the use of the N-word. Comedian Andy Dick was mocking Michael Richards at the Laugh factory comedy club and got up on stae and used the N-word. I was like this can’t be true. What the hell was Andy Dick thinking. So then I stepped back and thought who should use the N-word? Are Blacks the only ones allowed to use the N-word?

Well I know many people would like to get rid of the N-word, but lets face reality. It’s not going to happen. This word is here to stay regardless of whether we want it to. It isn’t going anywhere. Whether you like it or not. One thing that does need to stop is the use of N-word by individuals other than blacks. I know this may take some of you by surprise. Yes I feel like only Blacks can use this word. For such a long time Blacks were ridiculed and mocked with the use of this word. Whites used this word when talking about their slaves or when they were talking reckless about Blacks. I would be lying if I said I didn’t use the word. I am careful when I use the word. I don’t use it in the presence of anyone who isn’t Black. Is it hypocritical for me to use the word? Some of you reading are probably saying yes, but deep down inside I feel like Blacks are the only ones who have the right to use the word. I don’t want to hear anyone of any other race using the word. I am not ignorant though. I know, in many homes behind closed doors, many other people (non-Blacks) still use this word. Why I don’t know. Many are still afraid of Blacks and think we are a subordinate race. Many don’t want us to have rights or any privileges. Some even say we should still be out in the field picking cotton. If you are sitting here reading this and think this doesn’t happen then you are wrong. You are living in a fantasy land. Racism does exist and will always exist. There are still people out there teaching HATE. It’s very unfortunate, but it’s a reality of America. That’s one of the many reasons why I may never see a Black or woman president in my lifetime. Many think that white males should rule and run everything.(This is not intended to offend anyone it’s just the truth!).

With all that said, I am no longer going to watch the Real World. I was appalled that the guy that used the N-word was allowed to remain on the show. It was very evident that he has more than likely used this word before. Of course, like Michael Richards he took the easy way out and said he has this rage in him that he couldn’t control. That’s BS! If you are an adult there is no reason why you can’t control what comes out of your mouth. That’s a poor excuse for anyone to use and people need to take responsibility for their actions. Quit coming up with excuses. I’m not stupid and I hope you don’t think you are fooling anyone else. MTV should be ashamed for letting this guy stay on the show. They know this word can cause a lot of problems and to watch one of their castmembers use this word to purposely try to invoke one of the Black guys into hitting him is sad and very dangerous. You never know the reaction you will get from a Black person when they hear someone who isn’t Black use this word. This guy should have been dropped from the Real World cast. Since, they didn’t drop him I decided I will no longer watch the show. I am done with the Real World. There needs to be some kind of consequence for someone other than a Black person using this word. I am tired of people just getting a slap on the wrist for the use of this word. I am taking a stand against the Real World and never watching it again. That’s the sacrifice you have to make when you feel strongly about something. I encourage all of you to also take this stand and not watch the Real World Denver again.

I am America’s Nightmare.