Paula Deen's use of the "N"-Word

[naraht]

How do people feel about the use of Colored in this regard? I've got an 86 year old neighbor who will still use this term sometimes. Note he voted for Obama, twice.

[cheerfulgreek]

Aw man, I came over here to see if "Arnold Poppi" replied to Mizeree I2K. He's gone. Just the username alone was freaking hilarious!

[Sen's Revenge]

Originally Posted by naraht

How do people feel about the use of Colored in this regard? I've got an 86 year old neighbor who will still use this term sometimes. Note he voted for Obama, twice.

Is your neighbor white?

My (black) mentor uses the word colored and so do I sometimes. It does not bother me but I also do not use it in mixed company.

Note: White people, please understand that just about any word can be used in a demeaning way as well as a neutral way and endearing way. Me being an example of someone who tolerates the word "colored" is not a pass for you to use it. You've never used it before and you're just trying to be slick.