106. Let's see ..... hmmmm .... "N-Word". What do I think of? Wow, I almost said nigger. That was close. I feel good that I didn't say nigger. Don't you? What do you think of when someone says "N-Word"? I'm glad all this PC crap works so well.
Damon Wayans is one of the most talented comedians in my book. Unlike most, he's consistently funny. I hope he doesn't behave in a niggardly fashion by not paying his fine.
Everyone - GET A LIFE!!

Posted at 10:32AM on Dec 9th 2006 by David

107. What I am hearing is that when Richards used the "N*gger" word everyone is upset, but what I am failing to hear is how upset everyone is to the fact that the hecklers also responded with racial slurs as well, calling him a stupid no talent "Cracker" so where is the outrage over the "C" word. Blacks use "White Boy" like whites use "N*gger". All for schock value, like f*** was in the '60s, now it used everyday as part of most people vocabulary, just goes to show how swearing has become everyday expressions

Posted at 1:21PM on Dec 9th 2006 by Green

108. big deal about nuthing, so what ???? Not a hate word, just several supposedly
ministers - find a way to make and extort money, and Oh yes the media
reports are one sided

Posted at 3:41PM on Dec 9th 2006 by Jawan

109. What it all boils down to is the context in which the word is used. And the context in which Richards used the word it the problem. He did not use it during his comedy routine he used it in anger and directed black people. I personally don't like the n word and I feel that in this day and age it is used entirely too much. It has been watered down in the minds of many but to some it's origins still hurt. Should comedians be fines for using it? No not unless you are going to fine every person in the world for using it and every other offensive racist word there is. If you are not black and have never been called that in a hurtful context then it is hard for you say that it's just another word.

Posted at 3:57PM on Dec 10th 2006 by keyanna

110. What's the fine for saying "Chink"? $18.50? How about Coon, Wop, Kaffer??? There should be a fine for the Dufuses who allowed Michael Richards back to the Laugh Factory the next day, then after the fallout, come up with this brilliant idea. For consistency, people who say the "n" word in their thoughts should confess and be made to pay at least 50 cents per "n" thought.

Posted at 1:17AM on Dec 11th 2006 by Mark

111. Okay, I agree with a lot of the comments posted here. I think the Laugh Factory is way out of hand for banning the "N" word. But I must comment on the reason why there is a double standard when it comes to that word. The reason black people do not like other races using that word is because another race used it to demean them, another race gave it power, therefore, as a symbol of respect, no other race should be allowed to use it. IF a black person calls another black person a "nigga", no one will question them because they are black themselves, but if a person of another race uses it, there is no way of knowing whether that person is racist or not. Is the "N" word ugly, yes. Should people REALLY call each other that, no, but should anyone really use hurtful words of any kind-no.

Posted at 4:09PM on Dec 11th 2006 by littleoldme

112. You can't control what people choose to do or say. We all have different morals and decide what is acceptable and unacceptable as it pertains to who we are as individuals.

The slur n*gger can't hurt you unless you believe you are.

Kike, Ophe, Spik, Chink, Wet Back are just words. Yes, the intent is hateful, but who cares there hatemongers in the world... deal with it!


For the record... The Wayans FAMILY are self-haters who have a history of being tapdancin' uncle-toms, who don't know any better.

Posted at 2:43PM on Dec 13th 2006 by Self Will

113. IT'S AMAZING THAT ONE TINY WORD HAS SO MUCH POWER!!!!!

Posted at 5:49PM on Dec 14th 2006 by patty

114. patty that is cause its a word with a long history...not just a tiny word...and to people complaining about black people having BET and other things designated black.......why not question why that is in the first place?? Do white people need a WET?? or do the majority of shows and music cater to white people in the first place......remember this is a majority white nation so to dubb anything white entertainment or white focused would be redundant.....

Posted at 8:11PM on Dec 14th 2006 by Tired of the hypocrisy and lies

115. I hate censorship but love good taste...I am not black but even when my black friends start with n work I am uncomfortable...I grew up in the 50's and 60's when I would never have said the "n" word. My daughter is 35 and if someone says it around her she is the first to put a stop to it...I see the pros and cons for black people to call themselves that ...but I really think it is demeaning even for blacks to say it...I don't like any kind of ethnic slurs!

Posted at 9:42AM on Jan 5th 2007 by Sandy