In today's generation, people so loosely use the word that is demeaning and caused so much hurt in the past. It is amazing that people have selective amnesia and conveniently forget that the N-word brought among hurt, confusion, death and betrayal. Now people are trying to say that the N-word can be used as a word of endearment, a word that sets apart an enemy from a foe. Of course depending on the tone and nature that the term is spoken in. I have been deeply offended and distraught at the thought that this word could be used in any way uplifting. So many people died not be called that word and now so many people thrive and look forward to being labeled such a terrible word. I have also come to the realization that people that use the word as freely as they do, have no real knowledge of what the word really means and only uses the word to "fit in" or feel "accepted." But accepted by whom? Accepted by the same people that are on the streets hustling, living paycheck to......

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Title: To Use Or Not To Use The N Word
Approximate Word Count: 499
Approximate Pages: 2 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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