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Post by smarywills on Jan 25, 2007 11:55:05 GMT -5
This story is not work-related, but is definitely an issue that should be discussed within the Black community, as well as with the entire population. Ken Corley, the White mayor of Brazoria, is proposing an ordinance that would officially ban the “n-word” from being used in that city. Mayor Corley had a recent meeting with the Brazoria Ministerial Alliance to get additional perspectives on this potential ban. The ban would identify the “n-word” as disorderly conduct by language. The use of the word would, therefore, fall under the current disorderly conduct ordinance in Brazoria. Anyone convicted of using the word would face a $500 fine. Why is the mayor after the “n-word”? “This is not an issue right now in Brazoria,” said Corley. “But it is a growing national issue. As far as I’m concerned, there is no place for it in society. I don’t think today’s children should have to bear the burden of hearing this word used.” What do you think? Should it be left up to individuals—of all races—to decide when and if they will use the “n-word”? Or, should other mayors follow suit and consider banning the word in their cities? Source: www.brazoriacountynews.org/happenings.htmlS. Mary Wills theblackfactor.blogspot.comThe Black Factor is a useful resource for anyone who is Working While Black. The blog provides strategies for dealing with racially-based problems in the workplace, provides perspectives on workplace racism, and allows visitors to share experiences.
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Post by Blaque on Jan 25, 2007 12:54:45 GMT -5
I think that it is a step in the right direction.
People should definitely not use the word but what's more important are the attitudes that make people want to use that word.
If tolerance is something that can be taught, it needs to be taught to a lot of folks.
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Post by sweetpie on Jan 26, 2007 6:21:32 GMT -5
Actually at this point I don't see anything wrong with that! In my opinion the only reason people of another race use it is to demean and black people use it either way. I mean you can tell how they are using it.
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Post by sweetpie on Jan 26, 2007 7:33:36 GMT -5
Our local talk radio spoke with Mayor Corley just now and he said in a 2nd public hearing of about 200 held last night the issue was disagreed upon, when it was first introduced there was about 90% in agreement but there was about a 70/30 percent turnout whites in favor. The comments he got was of course, the 1st amendment and by BLACK FOLX usage of the term as endearment WTF???
How in the hell can we fight something when we can't even step up to say that it isn't right?
Honey, I got to get on the radio and talk about this! Dammit!
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Post by sweetpie on Jan 26, 2007 8:45:40 GMT -5
I got on the radio and told them that not all black folx felt that word is a term of endearment. I asked why are we fighting for the right to disrespect someone because of the 1st amendment being applied to it , it still isn't right. True, we cannot pick and choose words to oust but when we are speaking of someone's race it's different than being fat or whatever. You are speaking of disrespecting who they are and questioning their equality. I told them I have been in situations where I have been in arguments and I have never felt the need to call someone by a racial slur... stupid just IS. I was deflated because blacks aren't understanding that if WE stop it THEY have a reason to. But as long as we come up with "It's a term of endearment"shyt it will never go away.
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