Originally Posted by
Mike!
Call me old fashioned, but I was raised to believe it was always an ugly, offensive word in any context, and still do. I get the idea of taking 'ownership' of it, but it doesn't make it any prettier or acceptable. My father had hoped it would one day fall completely out of use. He'd be heartbroken today.
My Father was "that kind" of liberal too.
I could use general profanity at a relatively young age without repercussion, but the "N" word would get me in trouble.