Quote Originally Posted by Lock4God
I can't say the word black without it being disected and looked as a negative connotation.
This is where you're wrong. I commented on you saying blacks, not black people. To some people, it could mean the same thing, but others can see the difference. As far as I'm concerned, saying "black people" is okay - it's better than saying "coloured" or "brown people".

At the end of the day, it's not my place to tell you what you can and can't say. But my opinion, and the opinions of others will always be there. It's a matter of being careful when and where you choose to use certain words and phrases, because whether you like it or not, there are people who will disagree with you.

Yes, there are people out there who freak out big time when certain words are used (the N word for example), but if you know this, then why continue to use the word knowing it'll upset someone? I don't even understand why the N word needs to be used any more, yet people still argue over wanting to use it again without the fear of being... <whatevered> by the people who dislike the term.

So you say people are too sensitive? I say there are too many insensitive people out there who still don't understand the difference between right and wrong, and who are only out there for personal gain. There is nothing wrong with being sensitive.