politicaldishonesty.com— What would happen if the n-word became hate speech? Would Mr. Jackson apply this rule to black people also? Find out more questions that Mr. Jackson has left unanswered...
Nov 25, 2006View in Crawl 4
I'm ethnically Asian, and I kid you not, I have actually been referred to as a "gentlemen" by a couple of black teens behind me in line at a food court who found something I did or said or ordered amusing. (They didn't speak to me; I over heard them talking about me amongst themselves.)If any of you have read "Freakonomics", you'll probably remember how a South Asian sociology grad student went to live among the drug pushers of Chicago, and politely referred to them as "African-American", and was corrected, being told that they (the drug pushers) were not "African-Americans", nor "Blacks", but "gentlemen". I myself don't fully understand all these unwritten rules about who may or may not be called what by whom, but apparently, neither does Jesse Jackson.Here's a question for all of you: If a white person from South Africa emigrates to the United States, are they "African-American"?
LISTEN UP! READ THIS AND MAYBE YOU'LL SAVE YOURSELF AN ASS-KICKING!Many non-black people hear the word "gentlemen" and instantly translate it to "gentlemen". Do not do this, it can be dangerous to your health. When a black person says "gentlemen", he is specifically leaving off the "-er" suffix. You can translate all the other "ebonics" you want, but make an exception for the N word.The word "gentlemen" is a term of endearment when used between two black men struggling to survive in a world where they basically have no place.When a person outside the "struggle" uses the N-word, no matter how genuine or harmless, it's seen as an attempt to bring yourself to a higher social level then the people you are referring to.For example, the rap artist Fat Joe, isn't even 1% black, yet he is "allowed" to use the N word. It is the proverbial "ghetto pass". It really has nothing to do with race, but rather with social class.To put it simple, I've seen a black man get knocked the f**k out for calling another black man a "gentlemen".We need a separate Internet just to contain the combined ego of the people on Digg.com.
"Most people would say that including “gentlemen” as a form of hate speech and banning it is a violation of their right to freedom of speech. These are usually people not privy to the constitution who fail to understand that freedom of speech doesn’t mean you can say anything you want, anywhere you want. It would be perfectly constitutional to include the term as hate speech." 'The people shall not be deprived or abridged of their right to speak, to write, or to publish their sentiments; and the freedom of the press, as one of the great bulwarks of liberty, shall be inviolable.''Madison says I can say whatever the f**k I want, motha f**kka!! D=< Besides this isn't the way to dumb the word down. Think of something else, like changing its definition or something.
First off lets stop the ignorant generalizing of people period.I'm black and I don't refer to anyone mad or otherwise in any form of the word. Whether it ends as "ger" or "ga". If you think the two mean something different you need to do your research and stop speaking off the top of your head. They tell you that to accept it, so they can continue to make money of you think it is cool.It is not.If you think blacks find it acceptable in music again, do your research and stop letting the media drive your impressions. There are plenty in the black community that find it sick that the young generation has allowed itself to be exploited in such an ignorant manner.I'm one of them. If you have to filter out who can call you a word then something obviously is wrong and again it speaks to ignorance. If I'm with you and you refer to me in that manner I won't hesitate to correct you first.I have respect for myself and my people. And if you have respect for me at that time you will make sure it doesn't happen again.Oh... and don't let the internet fool you for those that hide behind it and the use of the word like I've seen here, but won't dare use it just casually walking through a black community NOT filled with youth. Peace!
I don't know if Jessie Jackson would apply it to black people or not. But I do wonder if he'll ever stand up for another race if something was to happen to them that he didn't agree with. I'm not a fan of Jessie Jackson, because he is to quick to knock down a white persons door when it comes to anything that happens to a black person whither it be right or wrong. But he's never there when something happens to any other race. And on top of that he has said racial remarks about white people in the past, and no one ever said anything about that. Also if he wants equal rights for everyone then he should also be going after the black comedians that says racial remarks "jokes" about white people. And what's this NAACP thing?... If there was a white organization it would be called racist by Jessie Jackson. So I'm not sure if he's looking for equal rights for everyone, or if he's wanting black people to have more rights then others.
berkanaNov 27, 2006
I'm ethnically Asian, and I kid you not, I have actually been referred to as a "gentlemen" by a couple of black teens behind me in line at a food court who found something I did or said or ordered amusing. (They didn't speak to me; I over heard them talking about me amongst themselves.)If any of you have read "Freakonomics", you'll probably remember how a South Asian sociology grad student went to live among the drug pushers of Chicago, and politely referred to them as "African-American", and was corrected, being told that they (the drug pushers) were not "African-Americans", nor "Blacks", but "gentlemen". I myself don't fully understand all these unwritten rules about who may or may not be called what by whom, but apparently, neither does Jesse Jackson.Here's a question for all of you: If a white person from South Africa emigrates to the United States, are they "African-American"?
berkanaNov 27, 2006
Hilarious, but insightful.Apparently, "colored people" has a new definition, as discovered by Stephen Colbert:<a class="user" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrzH4axRyOw">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrzH4axRyOw</a>
swordphishNov 27, 2006
LISTEN UP! READ THIS AND MAYBE YOU'LL SAVE YOURSELF AN ASS-KICKING!Many non-black people hear the word "gentlemen" and instantly translate it to "gentlemen". Do not do this, it can be dangerous to your health. When a black person says "gentlemen", he is specifically leaving off the "-er" suffix. You can translate all the other "ebonics" you want, but make an exception for the N word.The word "gentlemen" is a term of endearment when used between two black men struggling to survive in a world where they basically have no place.When a person outside the "struggle" uses the N-word, no matter how genuine or harmless, it's seen as an attempt to bring yourself to a higher social level then the people you are referring to.For example, the rap artist Fat Joe, isn't even 1% black, yet he is "allowed" to use the N word. It is the proverbial "ghetto pass". It really has nothing to do with race, but rather with social class.To put it simple, I've seen a black man get knocked the f**k out for calling another black man a "gentlemen".We need a separate Internet just to contain the combined ego of the people on Digg.com.
blowerfishNov 27, 2006
Separate but equal, huh? I see how it is, you racist motherf**ker!
mimmirooNov 27, 2006
"Most people would say that including “gentlemen” as a form of hate speech and banning it is a violation of their right to freedom of speech. These are usually people not privy to the constitution who fail to understand that freedom of speech doesn’t mean you can say anything you want, anywhere you want. It would be perfectly constitutional to include the term as hate speech." 'The people shall not be deprived or abridged of their right to speak, to write, or to publish their sentiments; and the freedom of the press, as one of the great bulwarks of liberty, shall be inviolable.''Madison says I can say whatever the f**k I want, motha f**kka!! D=< Besides this isn't the way to dumb the word down. Think of something else, like changing its definition or something.
ray901Nov 28, 2006
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dimitrisokolovNov 30, 2006
Dude, you can tell who is black or white by their typing and alias?That's so racist you don't even know it.
brogregMar 2, 2007
First off lets stop the ignorant generalizing of people period.I'm black and I don't refer to anyone mad or otherwise in any form of the word. Whether it ends as "ger" or "ga". If you think the two mean something different you need to do your research and stop speaking off the top of your head. They tell you that to accept it, so they can continue to make money of you think it is cool.It is not.If you think blacks find it acceptable in music again, do your research and stop letting the media drive your impressions. There are plenty in the black community that find it sick that the young generation has allowed itself to be exploited in such an ignorant manner.I'm one of them. If you have to filter out who can call you a word then something obviously is wrong and again it speaks to ignorance. If I'm with you and you refer to me in that manner I won't hesitate to correct you first.I have respect for myself and my people. And if you have respect for me at that time you will make sure it doesn't happen again.Oh... and don't let the internet fool you for those that hide behind it and the use of the word like I've seen here, but won't dare use it just casually walking through a black community NOT filled with youth. Peace!
mom1234Apr 12, 2007
I don't know if Jessie Jackson would apply it to black people or not. But I do wonder if he'll ever stand up for another race if something was to happen to them that he didn't agree with. I'm not a fan of Jessie Jackson, because he is to quick to knock down a white persons door when it comes to anything that happens to a black person whither it be right or wrong. But he's never there when something happens to any other race. And on top of that he has said racial remarks about white people in the past, and no one ever said anything about that. Also if he wants equal rights for everyone then he should also be going after the black comedians that says racial remarks "jokes" about white people. And what's this NAACP thing?... If there was a white organization it would be called racist by Jessie Jackson. So I'm not sure if he's looking for equal rights for everyone, or if he's wanting black people to have more rights then others.