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Renigade3,
Please do not try to trivialize the writing with juvenile questions! If you have an opinion or comment I will reply. Thanks for the read.
posted by
Glennb
on May 18, 2005 at 4:55 AM
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So are you saying that white America is deliberately (as a whole)
trying to keep the black man down? And what (if this is so) is your solution?
posted by
Renigade
on May 17, 2005 at 8:52 PM
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NorthernYankee,
Trust me a complaint it aint! Simply put! America is set up to fail without the Negro! So you can continue to misread what I write, because if the message offends you it probably does read like complaining!
posted by
Glennb
on May 17, 2005 at 2:53 PM
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Reason over Passion
I dont completely understand how you feel but I am sympathetic.
To be blunt, your comments sound like complaining. Words are power. If you want a make difference with what you write, and I know you have the energy and enthusiasm to do so; you are paying for this, and you do write often- I champion fact, backed up with emotion only if it reflects the values of the people you are writing to. People may listen to your complaints, but nobody will change their opinions unless they can related to what you are saying. I hope you understand.
Respectfully...NorthernYankee
posted by
NorthernYankee
on May 17, 2005 at 8:12 AM
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Mapet6,
That is where you are wrong! The written word is not the same as saying the word (Nigger) and follow it with an act or omission with the intent to harm or injure! If using a word makes a point, only then does the word serve purpose to you as a writer. "Political Correctness" has destroyed debate in America! Write what you mean. People who agree don't give a damn! But your words must withstand critical rebuke to be credible!
posted by
Glennb
on May 17, 2005 at 5:09 AM
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yes, yes
"whitey" definitely detracts from your point. how about i use the "n" word for effect. how come whenever any racial issue can be skewed to appear racist to african americans it is but they're premitted to step on anyone's toes in the name of equal rights? for example: call us honkies, it's funny, call you "blacks" it's racist. we're not even allowed to describe the color of your skin. it's whispered when spoken. i just don't get it.
posted by
Mapet6
on May 16, 2005 at 7:16 PM
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Glenb
thanks for the clarification
posted by
calmcantey75
on May 16, 2005 at 6:46 PM
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Cantey 1975,
The term "Whitey" in this written forum is not racist! It is simply a writing tool for effect! I could use any number of words (American People, Bush Supporters, Mightyholywarrior readers, People who hate Blacks, People who love themselves, People who love Negroes,...) to make the point. But why not make the connection with a simple word that is polarizing? Thanks for the read!
posted by
Glennb
on May 16, 2005 at 4:28 PM
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it might help if you stop using the term " whitey"
I try to read your blog to get an understanding of your views, and the racial slurs keep ruining the whole thing.
posted by
calmcantey75
on May 16, 2005 at 4:16 PM
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