I'm not sure what the politically correct response should be, but I just feel down right embarrassed and irritated about the elaborate funeral given a few weeks ago for the "N" word. I watched some footage on the news and all I could really think was that all of those people should have been at work or somewhere volunteering to help someone downtrodden or illiterate, or temporarily disabled. ANYTHING other than standing around in their Sunday best trying to bury a word that has yet to die. I mean, when was the last time you were invited to a funeral for someone who was sitting up in the coffin talking to all the guests and thanking them for coming? I'm not really sure how we can bury something that hasn't died. Yep, I know the word is ugly. I know it's history as well. However, I must say that I subscribe to Chris Rock's theory of there being Black People and Niggas. If we bury that word, what will we use to describe that guy who makes a million babies and won't take care of any of them? How about the guy in front of the liquor store selling drugs and passing out disrespectful comments to every sista who walks by? Or even the guy who makes money by stealing from those of us who work hard? I guess there are other words like bum, miscreant, irresponsible bastard, or even villain but frankly, nothing says it all like the words, "sorry %#&@$! nigga". Whew, I feel better already. Before you get upset with me, yes, I know I shouldn't. Yes, I know what our people have been through to obliterate this word and it's connotations. I even know that most people of color, are not examples of the "N" word. But damnit, when they stop making niggas, I'll be the FIRST one to stop saying nigga. Until then, when I see one, I plan to continue calling him/her like I see him/her. Burying the undead? Nigga, please! That's crazy talk.
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