So I have been silently following the Paula Deen situation and I must say that I am appalled and disappointed. I am disappointed in her because I actually enjoy her shows and she has let this situation take this away from me. I am disappointed that she put herself in this situation. Being from the South does not excuse ignorance, it only somewhat explains it and even that is a stretch.
I am disappointed in her "supporters" also. If you really think that the last time that she used this word was over 30 years ago then you are just as ignorant as she portrays herself to be. And PLEASE stop quoting the Bible in support of her by saying He who is without sin cast ye the first stone. You are using that as a cop out and as workaround to the real issue. She is not being judged. She is being held accountable and those are two different things.
Lastly, I am appalled at us. Black people. The so called "victims" of this situation. Now, I can write this because it is well known that I personally don't use the "word". I don't like the way that "we" use it as a greeting. So yes, to my brothers and sisters out there, I am appalled at us. Doing research on the word, I came across the following definition:
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Web definitions | nigger: (ethnic slur) extremely offensive name for a Black person; "only a Black can call another Black a nigga".
Truthfully Speaking, THAT is what WE have caused. THAT is what we have allowed to Define us. PRINCETON has defined the "word" like that. We have Paula Deen'd ourselves for years and NOW you want to be offended? The nerve of you. The gall of us. I am not defending her in no way shape or form but this definition should be a wake up call to someone.
Let me leave you with this last thought. For the people that say since we say it then it shouldn't be an issue; take this following thought into deep consideration. I hear women,black and white calling themselves the "B" word constantly. Bad bitches. Top Bitches. What's up Bitch. Now, aren't you at least a little offended when a man calls you that? Just a little? There is also a popular tour called the Redneck Comedy Tour. Jeff Foxworthy. Larry the Cable Guy. They call themselves rednecks constantly. Wouldn't you be a little offended if someone of color called you that? Just a little? If not, then just accept MY Truth while I'm standing next to two bad bitches and a redneck midget. |
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