We need to actually realize the negative connation that this word has on our race. It was thrust upon us by slave masters....who wanted to demoralize us! why some use this word as a term of endearment is mystry to me. The good point is more and more educated mothers and fathers are teaching their children not to use this vulgar term so loosly. I know at times I act a fool on the board and kid around but some issues I take more seriously than others. Some need to do more history searching on the terms they use. History can repeat itself in different way.