Bitter Pills

Opprobrious expressions are ingrained in our society. They can often be heard in the workplace, music, movies and social media. Referring to someone as "bitch," "redneck," "gay," "kike," "retard," "nigger," or similar words while playfully joking around is still offensive. By using these terms, it associates members of a particular group with behavior, beliefs or actions that are extremely negative. People too often use these so-called jokes or remarks as a way of expressing how they "truly" feel.

With that said, I still think it’s silly when we write or say the word nigger as the "N-word."  Writing and saying that word, as a reference point is one thing, using it derogatorily is another (i.e. songs, casual conversation, etc.).  As a society, we continue to empower the expression, especially when we reference it as the N-word, as many of my friends agree, both black and white.

If I slapped every person who called me a fag (or shall I say, the F-word?), I would slap often – my hand would be sore, my heart heavy and my mind depressed.  Who has that kind of time?  You can’t allow others to beat you down with words.  Walking away is your best tool.  It’s hard to do.  Ohhhh, so hard, but it must be done.  Otherwise, you take ownership of the word.  (Never defend yourself against ignorance, the ignorance of others.)

I keep it real.  I don’t sugarcoat.  I don’t lie (well, maybe a white lie on occasion).  I don’t hold back what I have to say. If everyone did this, the world would be a much better place.  I have no interest in living in a fantasy world.  The truth shall set you free.

I give you bitter pills, in a sugarcoating. The pills are harmless, the poison's in the sugar.  Be good to each other.  We’re all in this together. – paerki

"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." – Martin Luther King, Jr.

Reference:  Katt Williams