Minority

By J. Thibodeaux
Published/Last Modified on Friday, October 23, 2009 11:49 AM CDT

I was born in the 1950's.  I was born to a what is now classified as a "white" family and we had to work to make ends meet.  Today, I am considered a white / male.  I never viewed myself as such.  But in being viewed this way, I am not given the same latitude as others in that if I use certain "street" words; I am being a hateful person.  Yes, this happens even though others speak the same language and it is "cool."

Is this a First admentment problem or reverse discrimination?  I think the later?  Your thoughts?

 

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Comments

    American wrote on Nov 7, 2009 5:16 AM:

    " You people are all racist. You can't get pass the past and you know who you are! My family name was evicted from france in the mid sixteen hundreds, but I ain't complaining about it. In fact I'm glad to be a here. We are all part of the melting pot whether you White,Black,Indian,mexican,asian or european. imagine all these races being one, Its coming! One day your child fall in love with another race and what are you going to do! I know, GET OVER IT!!!!! "

    Deb C wrote on Nov 6, 2009 11:40 AM:

    " You proved the point...Cypress girl. Why discuss a word you would not like to be called.... If a person want to call themselves a negitive word...let them...Do you have to interact with the foolishness? Do you have to engage in the conversation? Are man or woman enough to demand the respect of not using the word period! I think not! You still talking and entertaining the bull. I got the clue...or the forum...You just need to catch up on your thinking. "

    To cypressbayou girl wrote on Nov 5, 2009 1:32 PM:

    " Did you miss the point of why we shouldn't use the N word? We shouldn't use it out of "respect for each other". Some think we shouldn't use it because whites don't have the right to use it. Not sure why, but I can probably guess why some think that. Ignorant is the lack of knowledge in a certain subject matter. You appear to have a lack of knowledge of this forum.

    Again, respect is earned through common respect for each other!!

    Good luck with your fight to prove your point. Return with some facts!! "

    Deb C wrote on Nov 5, 2009 11:57 AM:

    " God Bless You All! I am human! I am not white...or black....brown or beige or pink. I am human. I know my history. I know who the real terrorist are and what the plan is. Conquer and divide(you can flip the other way). It is America at its best. Be better people and love all people. We got to stop this petty bickering over race. This issue stop us(people) from accomplishing greatness. Love thy neighbor! "

    cypressbayou girl wrote on Nov 5, 2009 10:26 AM:

    " My thoughts: Yes i do think that blacks were treated worser than indians. What does respect to do with this subject,and now because i called you ignorant you are trying to sound educate? It 's okay to be ignorant. "

    To L wrote on Nov 5, 2009 9:55 AM:

    " FACT: Blacks were used as laborers against their own will.

    FACT: American Indians were surronded and exterminated to the point of submission.

    FACT: All Americans have the same equal rights today!!

    FACT: There are two black families in my subdivision and I am proud to have them as neighbors. Great people. They have moved on. You should do the same. "

    to cypressbayou girl wrote on Nov 5, 2009 9:30 AM:

    " So you think they had it worse than the American Indians?

    You need a lesson in respect.
    Just as the ones who use the N word freely!!

    It's not hard to be respectful, but it works both ways.

    FYI: Your last post shows who the ignorant one is. Your grammer is atrocious! "

    Say it Loud...Im black and Im proud wrote on Nov 5, 2009 6:36 AM:

    " To L...apologies for assuming too much. It appears as though I've also assumed that it was possible for some of us to avoid engaging in a debate that does nothing but continue to go into an ignorant downward spiral. My best to you all. Time for me to move on, move up, and move out. "

    cypressbayou girl wrote on Nov 5, 2009 12:30 AM:

    " To My thoughts: You sound ignorant. Really you do. Please don't comment anymore. "

    L wrote on Nov 4, 2009 7:12 PM:

    " TO MY THOUGHTS YOU say the black's were treated better than the indian's. FORGIVE me if I don't believe that bald face lie.YOU people think yall can tell us anything about those day's and expect us to believe it.I was not there so there for I will never believe what yall tell me about my race.WHO do yall think told us how bad black's were treated? OLDER black people told us the horrible storie's,so guess who storie's I will believe? I will believe the black's storie's, not your's.YOU can't tell me anything about those day's.YALL storie's are lie's. MY THOUGHTS "

    My Thoughts wrote on Nov 4, 2009 8:49 AM:

    " To L:

    The reason white people use the word so much is because people like you tell them they can't use it. If you blacks would get over the fact that there were slaves at some point long ago we may be able to move on and become one nation. It was a long time ago and it has nothing to do with what's going on today. Blacks were treated a little better than the American Indians, don't you think? "

    cypressbayou girl wrote on Nov 4, 2009 2:46 AM:

    " I am black woman, and i hate to even hear a black person call me the "N-word" or address another black person using that word. The meaning of a N@*&er is an ignorant person, that is what people fail to realize. That word is not just an insult black people. I hate it that black people label themselves as a N-word!! "

    L wrote on Nov 2, 2009 6:39 PM:

    " TO CAJUN SMOKEHOUSE YES I am a woman, if the DI would of posted my last post, say it loud would of known that before you.I don't care if you use the word cracker or honkey around white people, like yourself if that's what you choose to do.WHAT you all fail to realize is that black people was called the N to their faces for so long and couldn't do anything about it.YALL ancester's called black's that N word so why should we be o.k with yall using it? THAT word is not for yall to use. "

    To Everyone wrote on Nov 2, 2009 4:11 PM:

    " No one has the right to disrespect anyone, no matter what color they are. Name calling, no matter what words you use, is just that name calling and is disrespectful. Treat everyone as you would want to be treated. And please, dont tell me you dont mind being called names, that bull. "

    Cajun Smokehouse wrote on Nov 1, 2009 8:53 AM:

    " To L:
    I'm white so it's my right only to use the word CRACKER, or HONKEY! Right!
    To Say It Loud:
    I believe L is a woman. "

    Euro-American wrote on Nov 1, 2009 7:45 AM:

    " The only time I use the "N" word is when I'm around black people who use it. They don't seem to mind. I haven't got my "beat down" yet. So I say "When in Rome, do as the Romans."
    Love You, "L" "

    Say it Loud...Im Black and Im Proud wrote on Oct 30, 2009 11:01 AM:

    " L...my brother...please stop wasting your time and energy trying to make a point with these fools who think they have a point. Use your energy and intelligence to turn your back to ignorance, because facing it will only frustrate you more. Focus less on defending pride to the closed minded and more on establishing your mark as a proud independent man. Remember...you're a man first...the fact that your a black man only makes you stronger for the character you must develop to leave ignorance in your dust. This is the example we must set. "

    L wrote on Oct 29, 2009 8:58 PM:

    " TO WHOM ever has a problem with me let me tell you something, if I use the word it want be around a different race, but no matter how you look at it "other race's don't have the right to use it,I don't care who you are.THAT word should never be used by a different race,if they hear it all day long doesn't give them the right to use it and yes it is a ugly word and that still doesn't make it a freedom of speech right.WHY do you wanna use that word? I got the right. "

    Acadiana Atheist wrote on Oct 29, 2009 8:44 AM:

    " Black and proud.....I agree 100%. People of all races should stop using that word and other hateful words/phrases. All races have trashy people in them and the rest of us, black, white, hispanic and asians shouldn't be steriotyped by the lowest of our races. I am a white man who has fought in Iraq and I will tell you that when the bullets are flying, you could care less what color your buddy is to your left and right. We are all Americans and all contribute to this great country. "

    To the Blacks wrote on Oct 28, 2009 8:15 PM:

    " Yes, I am black too and proud of it. Say what you want about me I don't care. My opinion ya'll need to stop using the "N" word too. How can you get offened when other races use it I'm not saying its right when are you people going to figure it out. "

    J Thibodeaux wrote on Oct 28, 2009 5:22 PM:

    " To L:

    Have you every used the N word? Your comments sound ignorant, so I suspect you have "

    Say it Loud...Im Black and Im Proud wrote on Oct 28, 2009 10:17 AM:

    " Ignorance exists on both sides. Young brothers with education and character need not involve themselves in such pettiness. It's a waste of time and energy. Trash talk on the street, on full display, is all it is...trash. I won't even address white people who feel comfortable using that word because they don't know me. So if you have any sense...move out, move up, move on and move away from these trifling fools and their tired ways. Pay them no mind. As our divine savior says, "Forgive them for they know not what they do." "

    C wrote on Oct 28, 2009 10:12 AM:

    " To:L

    No one should be using that word black or white. it's ugly but we do have freedom of speech. By your comments on here you are falling right into what j thibodeaux is trying to start(a race fight)
    We all should be bigger than this, but are being ignorant falling for this trap. "

    Acadiana Atheist wrote on Oct 26, 2009 7:51 AM:

    " Joe...I agree...He is very racist and it was hard for me to write that I agree with him on this discussion point. Trust me, this is the only topic that he and I agree. Bill Cosby on the other hand is a great American and was chastised by most of the black community for simply telling them to stop having a victim state of mind and to get a job to better themselves......How rude on him right? "

    L wrote on Oct 25, 2009 7:58 PM:

    " TO KIM no you don't have to have a right to use it, if your bold enough.YOU just have to have enough woman in you.USE it around the wrong people and you'll find out how much woman you have in you.I hope you can swing.ALL who wanna use the N word that bad please, please, please go use it around a black person,since you think you have the right to use it freely. "

    Black Mother wrote on Oct 25, 2009 7:51 PM:

    " My son is not allowed to use the "N" word in my househld nor is anyone else.
    I don't like it and I have the right to voice my opinion about the "N' word. I don't know J get a grip on it not hip or cool and
    I will say it to the blacks too no problem. "

    L wrote on Oct 25, 2009 7:50 PM:

    " I don't care who you are or who you think you are.IF you're not black you can't use the N word,you can continue to use it behind close door's like you've been doing and that's about it.WHEN yall get yall beat down please let the forum know that it's not a free word to use among black people.YOU'LL save someone from getting the same beat down you got. I promise you, "you use it around the wrong people you will regret it, "so for all the bad ashe's go ahead on and try it,a computer want help you.ESPECIALLY you KIM. "

    L wrote on Oct 25, 2009 7:38 PM:

    " IF anyone that's of a different race, think they can use the N word freely should try it around black people.I promise you,you will regret it. THAT word is not for yall to use, just because you hear some ignorant people use it don't give you the right to use it. KIM if you think you are woman enough to use the N word around black people,why don't you try since you can be so bold behind a computer.I'LL put my kneck on a chopping block and promise you that you want say it among black people. "

    Joe wrote on Oct 25, 2009 1:50 PM:

    " And by the way Acadiana Atheist: Al Sharpton is an extremist and a racist. You should not be proud to say you are on the same page with him about any topic. "

    Joe wrote on Oct 25, 2009 1:48 PM:

    " J is right. It is racist that one race can use a word but another can not. That is the bottom line. It is racist.

    And yes, I do think no one should ever use certain words, and good people don't use the those words. But if you freely use a certain word around others, then anyone regardless of race in the conversation should be able to use that word without being criticized or frowned upon.

    Lets be real here people. Everyone wants equal rights and opportunity, but you still want seperation. Whats it going to be? "

    Acadiana Atheist wrote on Oct 24, 2009 12:37 PM:

    " J...Are you talking about the N word? I am also white and would never think about using that word around anyone, let alone a person of color. I find myself on the side with Bill Cosby and Al Sharpton and believe that no one should say that word. I think that it slows the recovery of the racism in our country. Most of the people that say the N word are normally the ignorant and uneducated members of our society, no matter what race they are. All we can do is teach our children not to hate. "

    Kim wrote on Oct 24, 2009 6:07 AM:

    " Quote from "L" 'JUST because you hear certain people use them don't give you the right to use them.' WTH? You have to have a "right" to use a word. Get a clue with your "MORONIC IDEA" "

    L wrote on Oct 23, 2009 6:30 PM:

    " TO J. THIBODEAUX I see you wanna start another racial topic.FIRST of all if you wanna take a chance around the wrong people using certain street name's "then you go right ahead and use them". AND when you get what you deserve don't cry, because it'll be your on fault for wanting to be ignorant.JUST because you hear certain people use them don't give you the right to use them.SO if it's that important to you then do it.I wish I can be there when you try, and by the way good luck. "

    To J wrote on Oct 23, 2009 6:17 PM:

    " I am waiting for "Idiots All" to inject his venom into this discussion! "

    Former Iberian wrote on Oct 23, 2009 4:35 PM:

    " In other words, "Hey let's get another thread about race wars going." People, we have to do better! "

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