Too bad! I am a
63 year old man born in the south. If you ask me if I ever used the
"N" word I would have to say yes! Because when I was a child that was
the only word used to describe Africa Americans at the time! As I grew older
and my high school was integrated I began to see the world in a totally
different light when I became friends with “Negros” and realized they were really
just like me, just a different color! I still used the "N" word
because it was so ingrained into me through my culture and family! When I finally
went out on my own I began to stop using this word as I entered the work force
and I changed my vocabulary and had to stop using southern lexicons that some
seemed to find offensive even though I didn’t use them to offend everyone! It
is drummed into our minds nowadays that we have to be tolerant and
understanding of everyone and be inclusive to those we may disagree with! I
think if she were a Latino lesbian they wouldn’t dare fire her! But since she
is a blue eyed white women from the south its ok!
Is she a racist,
I doubt it because she couldn’t get where she is today if she was! Is she may
be somewhat prejudiced … well aren’t we all? I find it a shame that the Food
Network is so afraid of PC backlash that they will turn on one of their biggest
money makers in the past! I say, give her a break and let her make amends, don’t
take her livelihood away and demonize her because of her cultural background! How many offensive things have been said or
even actions taken by African American celebrities that are dismissed because
that’s their culture and we should be tolerant!? Where’s the tolerance and understanding
in this situation! Sad!
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