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Old Wed Sep 14, 2005, 09:01pm
JRutledge JRutledge is offline
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Originally posted by tomegun


It also goes to show that all people of color don't mind if others keep something negative going. Also, it is up to us to educate the young people about but I guess we all don't share the same disdain for a word that has caused our ancestors so much pain.
Look at the recent posts in this thread. People can get along, joke and do just fine without using this word. No matter what color you are, we don't need this word to communicate.
It is funny to me that Rut is either a careless official or someone who is practicing double standards. Here are some phrases that should and probably would warrant a T but I guess Rut wouldn't do anything about any of them. It is almost like when a team tries to foul at the end of the game. Sure the first, second or third might not need to be called but if they aren't, retaliation could occur and turn ugly.

Hey Rut, what would you do if someone said these things in an audible voice on the court. It doesn't matter who it is directed at.

Play some D "N**ga!"

Move your feet B*&ch

Get that S#$t out of here

Coach, get a M@#$ F!@##$ out here to guard me

Suck my D*&#$ B@#h!

If you aren't going to do it for your ancestors, do it because it is the right and consistent thing to do!
Tommy,

I have noticed that anytime we have this discussion you seemed to be very emotional and take it very personally when someone of color does not agree with you on this. If I have learned anything in my years on this earth is how different all people are and that includes in our own community.

We are not going to agree on this Tommy. Let us all just move on. Giving Ts are not going to make this go away.

Peace

(Yes I changed what I said)

[Edited by JRutledge on Sep 14th, 2005 at 10:58 PM]
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