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Proposal would ban 'n-word' in New York
GOPUSA ^
| 26 Feb 07
Posted on 02/26/2007 1:47:16 PM PST by rellimpank
NEW YORK (UPI) -- A New York City councilman is proposing a ban the "n-word" in the city, and lawmakers are expected to vote on the ordinance this week.
The New York Times says Councilman Leroy G. Comrie Jr. came up with the idea for the ban just days after actor Michael Richards was caught on tape in a racist tirade at a California comedy club. Comrie told the Times it upsets him that so many young blacks use
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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: New York
KEYWORDS: 1stamendment; amendment1
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To: rellimpank
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posted on
02/26/2007 1:49:01 PM PST
by
sionnsar
(†trad-anglican.faithweb.com†|Iran Azadi| 5yst3m 0wn3d - it's N0t Y0ur5 (SONY) | UN: Useless Nations)
To: rellimpank
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posted on
02/26/2007 1:49:24 PM PST
by
Fierce Allegiance
(If something I said angers you, you are must be ignorant, a sissy or a commie. Have a nice day.)
To: rellimpank
What's the penalty for violating the "ban".?
I only hear the word used by young blacks in conversation on the subway.
To: rellimpank
So no rap music in NY then. Hope the idea spreads.
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posted on
02/26/2007 1:50:49 PM PST
by
Millee
(Tagline free since 10/20/06)
To: rellimpank
They already have the death penalty for using the n word in NY. What's the point in "banning it"?
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posted on
02/26/2007 1:50:59 PM PST
by
Brilliant
To: rellimpank
How about banning the M F word.
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posted on
02/26/2007 1:51:06 PM PST
by
duckman
(I refuse to use a tag line...I mean it.)
To: rellimpank
So, no more
Nukes?
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posted on
02/26/2007 1:51:17 PM PST
by
Calpernia
(Breederville.com)
To: rellimpank
A New York City councilman is proposing a ban the "n-word" in the city, and lawmakers are expected to vote on the ordinance this week.
Lawmakers should be smart enough to realize that they can't make laws banning words - First Amendment.
To: rellimpank
And it would apply to......"everyone"?
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posted on
02/26/2007 1:52:32 PM PST
by
Sue Perkick
(...what I was born to do, don't have to think it through.....)
To: duckman
"How about banning the M F word." Now that's going a bit far, don't you think? How dare you suggest such a thing!
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posted on
02/26/2007 1:53:59 PM PST
by
davisfh
To: rellimpank
"Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech"
-U.S. Const. amendment I, § 1, cl. 3.
"No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States"
U.S. Const. amendment XIV, § 1, cl. 2.
But then when most legislators read "shall not be infringed" to mean "go ahead and infringe all you want", it's no surprise they can't comprehend the rest of the plain English text of the Constitution either.
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posted on
02/26/2007 1:58:47 PM PST
by
Turbopilot
(iumop ap!sdn w,I 'aw dlaH)
To: rellimpank
Ban the n-word. Ban the iPod. Ban trans-fats. Ban smoking. Ban, ban, ban! It's all these pols can think to do.
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posted on
02/26/2007 2:00:35 PM PST
by
6SJ7
To: rellimpank
"Cracker" and "honkey" are sure to follow.
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posted on
02/26/2007 2:01:41 PM PST
by
popdonnelly
([Democrats] are jubilant at our disasters and are cast down when the rebels are defeated -Sept. 1862)
To: duckman
What about banning the C word?
To: Fierce Allegiance
Get a job you sparkling wiggles!
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posted on
02/26/2007 2:01:48 PM PST
by
GunnyHartman
(The DNC, misunderestimating Dubya's strategery since 2000.)
To: popdonnelly
To: rellimpank
so when are they going to stakeout the comedy clubs?
/s
To: duckman
You want to ban MOTHER??
What did she ever do to you?!!!
:0)
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posted on
02/26/2007 2:07:13 PM PST
by
Bigh4u2
(Denial is the first requirement to be a liberal)
To: Turbopilot
"No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States"
See.. That's your problem right there. It the CITY proposing the ban./s
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posted on
02/26/2007 2:09:09 PM PST
by
Bigh4u2
(Denial is the first requirement to be a liberal)
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