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Just because some of our young black Americans choose to abuse certain words does not mean that black Americans that are 40 and older appreciate it.

p>Young black Americans, have no idea of the pain of hearing those words spoken in modern times. It's like replaying a bad memory or seeing flashbacks of past history. It was and is still real to me. So don't put everyone in the same stereotypical category with "some people." How would you feel if I said all white people are just alike because I have had bad experiences with some? br> -- Catherine Revel /p>

I don't know how you let this article go to print. Poorly written, filled with inconsistencies and makes assertions out of thin air.

"It seems to me that people who attend such venues expect this kind of material and this kind of treatment..." On what planet?

"They liked dishing it out, but didn't care for taking it." What?? What exactly did the audience members dish out that was anything remotely similar to what Richards was spewing?

"Gangsta rappers and their ilk have made the word more casual and less taboo, while also insisting that only they have the right to wield it." Provided no context -- those rappers do not usually use the term pejoritively and do not conjure images of lynching, etc. that Richards mentioned. Argue the merits of doing so, but don't compare it with what Richards said.

p>Overall, my impression of the article is that it is poorly written, panders to the self-righteous and affirms those who are quietly racist. Adds to my disgust of mainstream media. br> -- BW (Biruh Workeneh) /p>

"Meanwhile, the men in the audience who were the targets of Richards' insults have retained legal representation to seek damages." Oh, please.

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