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    Potent Quotables: Stevie Slams Slur

    • Posted on Jul 15th 2008 1:00PM by Kim Davis
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    "We buried the word and it should have been buried. For all the pain that has happened over the years, it needs to go away." --Stevie Wonder

    The Grammy-winning artist renounced use of the N-Word in the black community after Nas considered it for the title of his new album.
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    BlackSunshineat 7-17-2008

    The thing is I can't stop a person, black or white, from saying it, and it would be nice if people didn't say the word. But, to me, the most important thing about me and that word is if I don't say it. IF people stopped saying it for good, then perhaps some will follow suit. Otherwise, the truth is we're set back some odd years, no matter what.

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    Sondraat 7-20-2008

    I don't like that word and I don't use it. When someone around me uses it, I quietly tell them that it is a hurting word and not acceptable anymore. I am not a real religious person, but I do believe that we are all Gods children. And everyone deserves to be respected!

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    jjoseph202at 7-20-2008

    If black people want equality, the first thing they could do is either
    (1) renounce use of the word totally by everyone
    (2) let everyone use it totally.
    Otherwise, shaddup.

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    bhigkhidat 7-24-2008

    if we renounce use of it by everyone people r still going to use the "N" word we cant punish them for it so it will be used, and we are not going to quit because that word caused all black people's ancestors alot of pain and shame. if u dont want to hear us fight then stop listening to it.and otherwise u shaddup!

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    i2good2be4realat 7-23-2008

    What word are you all talking about?

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    JayStackz21at 7-23-2008

    oh just nigga..no big deal

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    emrearly2at 7-23-2008

    Some will always be n-words.

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    ThePrimeSpot.comat 7-23-2008

    When someone uses the N word, it just reflects on them. Either they use it to be cool to whoever they're talking to or they are prejudiced.

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    Markat 7-23-2008

    Its just a word. Get over it already. Call me anything you want. Just dont shoot me, stab me, or try to seal me crack.

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    mattat 7-25-2008

    looks like someone already "sealed" you some

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    Markat 7-23-2008

    Come on its just a word. Dont be so sensative. You big babies.

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    mvrcreationsat 7-24-2008

    is he talking of the (N)word because if thats the case stevey isnt just blind hes deff to. He should listen to the rappers and all the hoodlem musicians. Stevey its time you see the truth!!

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    shotgunshooter5at 7-24-2008

    I mean come on! If a white person uses the "n-word", they get fussed at and all sorts of mess, but if a black person uses the "n-word" they don't care? That's B.S and yall know it! And, ANYONE who uses that (including nigga!)just shows how IGNORANT you are!

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    sojka027at 7-24-2008

    so i have to pay for the sins of my great great great gnadfather.
    i judge a man or woman by their actions and will call them A$$HOLE reguardless of their race ..
    I am a dumb hick who thought we are all AMERICANS....

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    azakidat 7-24-2008

    Everyone should be able to use that word or you should ban blacks from saying

    white bread
    or
    birdshit like they do

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    Lucy Girlat 8-03-2008

    how often are those words used? i use the word "white bread" sometimes to describe myself. "white bread" doesn't mean ignorant or stupid. besides. everyone loves white bread. (except me). and honestly, i've lived in so many racially tense areas, and have NEVER heard the word "birdshit".

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    Jayat 8-07-2008

    i dont think i've ever heard a black person actually use a racial slur against white people...and i am black...i can't even think of any that people used post 1970...

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    wyandotte71at 7-27-2008

    Amen Stevie!!!

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    Kagomeat 7-28-2008

    A word is a word, and nothing more.

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    katelynat 7-28-2008

    wow for all of you who think its no big deal and that anyone could call you a name and you wouldn't get angry- know this:
    its very degrading considering that's what slave owners used to call their black slaves
    most of you are probably caucasian since you are so insensitive and rude and don't know the severity of the N-word
    im a caucasian but i still have respect for others of all races and ethnicities and find it indescribably rude and immature to be so ignorant about a word that is so disgracing to all african americans

    that's all i have to say.

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