The Word 'Queer' Belongs in the Mainstream

NY Newsday ^ | November 25, 2003 | Michelangelo Signorile

[JohnnyZ]

What? You mean there are words that Blacks can use but not white folk?

While there is actually some history of blacks calling each other n* in a positive way, the historical connotation of white usage of the word is (almost?) uniformly negative, and in the modern era, racist.

I have argued with my black friends that they should avoid using it because it encourages stupid white boys to use it as well. Some blacks consider it appropriate only among blacks, some consider it always inappropriate.

Personally, I change the words to rap songs from nizzle to brizzle, etc.

[presidio9]

[JohnnyZ]

And?

[presidio9]

A word is a word. Don't get too caught up in them.

[jjm2111]

Why doesn't he just call it Faggot Awareness?

[JohnnyZ]

A word is a word. Don't get too caught up in them.

Okay, why don't YOU go to Detroit and start using it?

Words have meaning, Presidio. Ain't that what this thread is about?

[jjm2111]

"I wanna make up a word for white people only!"

Here are a couple:

Employment
Literacy

I know this one's gettin pulled, but I couldn't resist.

[lilylangtree]

The word "queer" used to be mentioned in whispers when applied to people of unnatural lusts. Homos are queer, strange breed of people who are trying with money and influence to make themselves the norm and this definitely cannot be allowed to occur.

[vladog]

I love the term 'hate speech'! Hate speech leaves no doubt about what you are talking about. When the word 'niggardly' comes into question you see what I mean.