Are we waiting for just any "black person"? What credential would you require to be sure they "represented" enough to satisfy you because would just one person really be enough for you? What if two responded but only one was against the use of the word "thug"? How many people must you hear from to accept that maybe you could just drop this word from use, and expand your vocabulary a little? How hard is that?
So Eric the white guy is pointing out this is a racially charged term.
Why don’t we wait for a black person (someone in the aggrieved class) to make his/ her opinions known.
Why does Eric feel he must “defend” them, a bit patronizing I think.
Or is he an expert on black matters and can speak on behalf of black people as to how thug should be used.
C’mon Peter. Don’t be obtuse.
Come on Joanie, answer the issues, Name calling does not become you.
Back in 6th grade I would have replied “no you are obtuse.”
But I grew up and stopped replying in that manner.
I apologize for telling you not to be obtuse.
Joanie, apology immediately accepted. I should also be apologetic to you for some of my sharp replies.
I respect your views and opinions and thus find you a worthy opponent when we disagree.
But I now declare peace and will think over our back and forth.
I expect I will learn a few things.
I’m sure I will learn some things as well in thinking about our exchange.
Are we waiting for just any "black person"? What credential would you require to be sure they "represented" enough to satisfy you because would just one person really be enough for you? What if two responded but only one was against the use of the word "thug"? How many people must you hear from to accept that maybe you could just drop this word from use, and expand your vocabulary a little? How hard is that?
Maybe it would be good to hear what they have to say. You seem to think the word needs to be dropped. What is your basis?