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PowerXXXchange -> RE: Bumper Sticker (3/17/2012 10:05:43 AM)
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I confess to being the cause of the moderator having to remove two of my posts which used the "N-word" in what was intended as an objective context. I am not here to challenge the rules, or add to moderators grief, but rather to add something to this discussion. I have been told to used the code "N-word" or else. Okay kids, get out your secret decoder rings; here goes the (hopefully) acceptable version.
Having lived in North Carolina for most of a decade, I occasionally heard a specific racist phrase, that I believe is the basis for the expression on the bumper sticker.
It is used between whites to shame someone who has not fulfilled a promise.
White #1: "You know what is worse than a 'N-word', don't you?
White #2: "No, what?"
White #1: "a re-'N-word'!"
For guests around my dinner table last night, the thought of seeing this bumper sticker on a car produced a very strong reaction: that immediate property damage was the most appropriate remedy, that a car key was not an adequate tool as the key might be damaged, and that direct application of a hand held diamond tip glass cutter circling the offending message might be justified and certainly more effective. This action was advocated in earthy language and salty metaphor. I of course reminded my guests that this would be illegal, morally wrong as well, and so I would not approve of it personally. The fact that such a tool is easily concealed and is available from any hardware store for less than $5 is totally irrelevant, and I would condem anyone contemplating destructive actions against the lawful exercise of constitutionally protected hate speach.
I hate the speach, but will defend the speakers right to it - as I hold my nose - and send in a few more $100 to the candidate of my choice.
j
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