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Originally Posted by MTUpower
I could not agree less on the "kept within the black culture (like the use of the "N" word)". If a black can call a black the "n" word, then everyone ought to be able to do so. The opposite is also true- if "you " use it then "we" should be able to also. If you want everyone to be equal, then the lines of distinction need to be erased- meaning you have to act as if they don't exist. You cannot say "we black people, or we white people" without excluding some other group. When you exclude you invite discrimination.
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In terms of social equality: It's not a level playing field. It never was. It never will be. Not meaning necessarily in a racist sense. There are plenty of inequalities to choose from and most of them have incongruities that result in humor as well as offense. This is why we teach our children common courtesy.
If I had said that and somebody got offended I would say, "Im sorry if you were offended, it was meant for private conversation." Then let it drop. And I would truly be sorry that I offended the guy. I wouldn't do so intentionally out of the blue.
IMO, humor is best when it isn't personally offensive. But the really best humor skirts right along the edge! If you're going for the gold you gotta expect bruises.