This mornings headline hit me right between the eyes. Dr. Laura is ending her radio talk show as a result of the infamous phone call that took place last week wherein she had the audacity to utter the "N" word a bunch of times. I heard the call and read the transcript (see link below), and will admit to cringing with her words. In MY opinion, it wasn't the use of the words as much as it was the nasty attitude she used behind them. 
If you have ever listened to Laura, you'll know the attitude is nothing new. She comes off as an impatient bitch about 95% of the time. On the other hand, her message is usually right on point when it comes to relationships and kid rearing. She has actually become the voice of reason when it comes to these topics, and I'm glad she's there to speak the truth when not many others do.
On this matter, she stated a fact that many a white folk have stated previously, that the use of the word is used with abandon among black people, but if a white person uses it, we're pretty much going DOWN! Unfortunately, Laura couldn't help herself from cutting the woman off in mid-sentence and accused her of having a preverabial chip on her shoulder. She was as relentless about that as the caller was about Laura's use of the word.
Lets face it, the word is in our vernacular. It was put here by white supremisists, but black folks are just as responsible for keeping it alive and well.
I have to agree with Dr. Laura on one count, that her first amendment rights have indeed been usurped. Here's a link to the audio and the transcript, listen/read for yourself if you haven't already and I'd love to know what you think.
If you have ever listened to Laura, you'll know the attitude is nothing new. She comes off as an impatient bitch about 95% of the time. On the other hand, her message is usually right on point when it comes to relationships and kid rearing. She has actually become the voice of reason when it comes to these topics, and I'm glad she's there to speak the truth when not many others do. On this matter, she stated a fact that many a white folk have stated previously, that the use of the word is used with abandon among black people, but if a white person uses it, we're pretty much going DOWN! Unfortunately, Laura couldn't help herself from cutting the woman off in mid-sentence and accused her of having a preverabial chip on her shoulder. She was as relentless about that as the caller was about Laura's use of the word.
Lets face it, the word is in our vernacular. It was put here by white supremisists, but black folks are just as responsible for keeping it alive and well.
I have to agree with Dr. Laura on one count, that her first amendment rights have indeed been usurped. Here's a link to the audio and the transcript, listen/read for yourself if you haven't already and I'd love to know what you think.
