Regarding Paula Deen using the “N” word, for as long as I can remember, it has never been acceptable to use this word — unless, of course, you were in private.
However, in public I hear it “booming” from car speakers that nearly shake out my windows. Why is that acceptable?
To whom would the black community and black musicians like to apologize?
I find the word very offensive.
Come on people — let’s make the rules the same on both sides of the board.