Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word

76. Most blacks do not like whites and visa versa.

Get over it people.

It's in your blood.

So what.

Posted at 7:55PM on Nov 20th 2006 by Cleo

77. O. Lopez

your people's food is delicious...it's my most favorite food in the while wide world.

Posted at 7:58PM on Nov 20th 2006 by Cleo

78. "Individuals" are exactly what I'm talking about. But there are some "individuals" who continue to perpetuate opinions that we try to fight within ourselves, but are in our faces every day of our lives. If you don't want the derogitory comments or opinions, don't call play up to the very stereotypes that are prevelant.

Posted at 8:00PM on Nov 20th 2006 by Realistic, not racist

79. "Most blacks do not like whites and visa versa..."

Cleo,

Do you have any scientific data or polls to prove your conclusion?

You need to hold "individuals" accountable for their actions...not an entire race or population.

Posted at 7:59PM on Nov 20th 2006 by Whiteboy

80. Cleo? Please don't speak for anyone but yourself. If you have issues with race, leave the rest of us out of it. Being African American or Caucasian, I wouldn't want you on either side. You appear to be a bit moronic, in which case no race wins.

Posted at 8:03PM on Nov 20th 2006 by Heather

81. I am a 51 year old caucasion male and have the peace of knowing that I would have been one of the first ones to walk out during this so-called "stand-up" routine.
Why do I know this? As a Bible believing pastor of a small, but diverse, church in the town in which I live, I was offended watching the tape and I know that God was greived while listening.
I do have one question to ask because my church family and my immediate family have been struggling with a problem.
If this was Bill Maher making jokes about "Jesus being an imaginary friend," and saying that "adults should leave their little imaginary friends to the children," would anybody have walked out?
Even high profile politicains and celebrities get away with mocking Christians without any fear of recourse.
One more question. If this "comedian" Michael Richards went on a rampage about born again believers, would this heckler have my back covered as I would have covered his?
Richards should be banned from ever working that club again. If that was done, word would get around, nobody would want to be the "club that let the racist perform," and Richards would be hit where it hurts the most - in his wallet.

Posted at 8:04PM on Nov 20th 2006 by Bruce Clark

82. The damage is done!!!!

So whatever!

Why are so many people surprised???

Racism still exists.

DUH!

Posted at 8:04PM on Nov 20th 2006 by KiKi

83. I know there are many different opinions, and others who will definitely disagree with me, but I just have to add in my thoughts.

This is really shocking in my opinion (as well as many others), but Richards wasn't the only one at fault. The two african amercians who interrupted him should have known better in the first place. Second, I know that he wanted to get back at them for interrupting him, but this was not the way to go, because:

1. The "N" word is an offensive word to many, (even some whites, so don't even try to make it seem like a black thing).

2. Even if there wasn't a video of this, do you understand a little thing called paparazzi and news reporters? They'll get anything they can, especially if someone messes up like this.

So, yes, Richards wasn't right in saying that, but that doesn't mean the black people who triggered this outburst should walk away with no blame on their part.

And then there's the "if they were white and a black guy said something...." blah blah blah.

First of all, I'm black as well, but I don't think like this. Racism is racism, regardless of what race it is. Racism is just made to seem like it's mostly toward black people, which is probably why people get so "riled up" when someone says something like this. There are many people (like me) who think, that regardless of who is being racist against who, that any kind of racism towards anyone because of something as superficial as their race is stupid. Period. I have white friends myself, and if one of them had been the target of a racial slur, I would have reacted the same way. It's uncalled for. Our race shows our personality, and where we come from.

That's just my two cents, and I'm sure somebody out here is going to find a way to completely rule out my opinion....

Posted at 8:05PM on Nov 20th 2006 by James

84. As a white american I am embarrased that some of us still have such hatred and fear in our hearts. It only took a comment from the audience for this so called professional actor to show his true colors. He really set the club up for a racial brawl. What is sad is that many of us still feel that way and can not see that it is really because we hate oursevles for the evil that we have done to African Americans, Native Americans and anyone else who we see as a threat. I for one am ashamed by his comments. I apologize for him because it makes us all look like bad!

Posted at 6:54AM on Nov 25th 2006 by nancy

85. Any white person who uses that word should be ashamed of themselves! Kramer is a disgusting racist pig. I would also like to say that any black person who uses the word in any form is a disgrace to their entire community, and the people who fought so hard for their rights. In particular, I am speaking to you, hip hop rappers, comedians and movie stars. No, it's not okay. Would Martin Luther King and Malcom X want you to say the word? THINK ABOUT IT! Think about the people who fought for your rights. White people and black people, just don't use the word, period.

Posted at 7:13AM on Nov 21st 2006 by White Married Mom of 2

86. You've got to be kidding; does any caucasian person in American think they can call an African American the n word and get away with it? His career is over forever. BTW, ANYONE'S career is over if they chose to publicly try the same thing. If you are prejudice, keep it to yourself. In America in 2006 and beyond, this dog won't fly anymore.

Posted at 10:13PM on Nov 20th 2006 by Liz

87. #60: Cheryl, did it take you a long time or a really long time to come up with that little zinger?

Posted at 8:07PM on Nov 20th 2006 by White girl

88. #44, Harrell, who are you talking too? and why are you being so threatening? People have a right to their opinion and should not have their life at risk for speaking it. You are the HATER, by saying "......It will be your last day or night" You sound like a little angry boy who needs to grow up. What are you going to run around trying to kill everyone who has an opinion that runs contrary to yours? This is a public forum where people can speak freely. If you do not like our constitutional right of Freedom Of Speech, than get out of the USA! I respect each and every persons right to speak whether I agree with it or not. I am what you call and AMERICAN! Get over yourself dude!

Posted at 8:07PM on Nov 20th 2006 by Elc

89. James,

You said:

"...The two african amercians who interrupted him should have known better in the first place..."

But regardless, two wrongs don't make a right.

Posted at 8:09PM on Nov 20th 2006 by Whiteboy

90. We can only hope that in a few days, the Drudge right wing racist crowd who have invaded this site will slowly disappear and we can return to the audience who normally consumes celebrity gossip... A plea to all the bigots new to TMZ: go back to FreeRepublic, turn Michael Savage back on, return to Drudge, turn Fox News back on and get the hell out of here.

Posted at 8:10PM on Nov 20th 2006 by InvasionOfTheFreepers