Can we all agree that...?
i have heard it thrown out there as if it were a normal word. i just want to establish that that is an offensive word for those of you who do not know already
that word, i would say, is in equivalence with the "n" word for hispanic people
i know you might be using it to target just illegal immigrants, but the word has been used to define all hispanics as well therefore it has become a taboo period, no matter who it addresses
to make it simpler, its like if i decided that the "n" word would now mean "ignorant person" in my book. i can guarantee you that MANY people would be offended regardless of what it meant to me
and if you are trying to get someone else for insulting you, please gain some decency and realize what you are doing. all you are proving is that people can be very evil inside.
am i correct?
Answer:
I agree that it is offensive. Many ignorant/hateful people may use it to define all hispanics, but I think most are referring to those breaking the law.
Yes!
Absolutely.One moron uses it like all the time and gets many thumbs up..
Yes I agree with you.
As to the word gringo that some brought up, it honestly doesnt really bother me. If someone is saying it as an attempt at a slur, chances are other things they are saying are more offensive than gringo. And I have a few mexican friends who say that in a friendly way just joking and I dont mind that at all.
Well the Peurto Ricans and Cubans are here legally. What other hispanics are coming over the border?
It is a word used to turn people into objects. It is only through objectifying people, and making them seem less than human, that we can justify treating them horribly and uncompassionately.
Yes... I believe we can all agree that it is offensive.
I agree and will add that the word gringo is also very offensive.
It's an offensive word.
I've still never heard anyone say it in my life, I've only seen it used (as opposed to in books or histories) on this web page. I guess I have lived a sheltered life.
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By the way, cracker is not a racist slur. Cracker is an ELITIST slur, and was first used by whites against whites, so you know.
I can agree with you on that. I can also say any deragatory racist term is offensive.
Um, no. A wet back is a person who crawled into our country illegally and has cost real Americans billions of dollars over the years. It is definitive of a group of people who deserve nothing but our loathing, scorn and a quick ride from our country.
So, no to the first question and No to the last.
Sure, but tell me...when is the word "cracker" going to be considered a racial slur? That's what I want to know.
Glad to see you're back. Still writing poems?
can we all agree that just because someone is against illegal immigration they are not being racist??
i've never used ******* because i'm as angry at the other illegals especially the indians who are giving the catholic indians( a really huge minority) a bad name.
No, there is a difference between the "N" word and "*******. The "N" word was used to describe people because of birth - ie a nonoptional aspect.
"*******" refers to those people who engage in illegal and optional behavior, ie swim the river to come into the USA against the law.
A Negro is a person who was born that way. A "*******" is a person who engaged in optional behavior.
See the difference?
You are correct. I seen the one you referred to who has been using it just about every answer. Maybe the one who thinks "gringo" is offensive should go visit San Diego. There is a restaurant that uses it in their menu.
Yes.
Ok I'll just say **** then.
I was to tired to read most of it, but I will agree that's it's very offensive. I've only seen it done recently. I think one person brought it in, and a couple followed suit, but most here has the common sense to avoid that word. I think that some people are a bit angry that others used gringo with some frequency and is retaliating. It's unjustified, because it hurts the innocent while getting at the guilty.
edit: I some times wonder why I get thumbs down. Did I offend people because I am against calling people racial slurs?
Yes,I agree. To the answerer who mentioned the restaurant in S.D. I've been there, great food.
Don't like the word Wet Back? Well then.
How does Cockroach strike you?
You are absolutely right. I have a grandson that has an African American father, and you have no idea how many people I have had say the "n" word around me because they do not know me in a personal sense. I love to casually mention my grandson and his heritage, which is Irish and Native American on my side, and Black. I love to watch their jaws drop and see how they try to backpaddle. No matter to me. That is not someone who would be comfortable around me, anyway. Keep up the great work and you will go far.
YES, it is offensive. You are right and are the one acting like the adult in this issue.
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