There was a clip of the tv cartoon South Park on tonight shown during a news report. Apparently, a new version of the show has the “n” word repeated forty times and has upset several people. This is a pretty particular word that obviously commands a lot of attention when it is used. Whether Black people can say it freely or whether no one should be using it is still a social faux paux not yet clearly determined. This show used the word in a episode where one White character was suddenly turned on by all of society and discriminated against with people calling him a “N-caller”. The idea behind the show was actually positive and is applauded by many Black Americans because it shows how much hatred flows behind those who say the word to individuals. This cartoon episode was meant to mock or parody the way Black people were harrassed through the use of this word. Now it is a White man harrassed for saying the same word. What are your thoughts about this?

Be very clear – the creators of this episode are making a social comment about the words we use against each other to discriminate in society. They are not just using this word for the fun of it. They are making a firm and serious point.

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This link goes to a CNN news report of the episode and the backlash from it. Watch the clip to get a better idea of why people are upset.