I'm Not Racist, I Hate Everyone.

I get home from work today and see on TV how Dr. Laura is ending her radio show over her use of the word "nigger".

Now, I like Dr. Laura. I certainly don't agree with everything she espouses, but for the most part she makes good sense and a lot of people have benefited from her simple, common sense wisdom.

Being a naturally curious person (read: nosy) I researched the incident. I got on her website and read her (I believe) heartfelt apology.

Why should she apologize? Why should she leave radio?

My feeling: She shouldn't.

When taken in context, Dr. Laura wasn't referring to anyone as a nigger. She merely used the word as an example of a quirk in the African American culture.
If a white person says the word nigger, in ANY context, we're being racist. African-Americans call each other nigger, and it's a term of affection. In my opinion, Dr. Laura's stated opinion during the call in question is spot on.

Unfortunately, the career of one of the sanest people on the planet is ruined. Not because of the word she used, but because of 99% of the public who will see this story, and instead of THINKING LOGICALLY, they will go with their first knee-jerk reaction and condemn her.

If you are one of those people, shame on you.