Amat, Your point is well-taken. Saul >From: Salam Sigma <[log in to unmask]> >Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list ><[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Re: Mr. Bah: To Yusupha on "NIGGERS JUST JUMPED ON THE SHIPS!" >Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 21:36:34 EST > > With all due respect Yus, I believe you are overreacting about the use >of >the word 'nigger' by Saul. Saul rightfully explains that the word describes >a >state of mind and unfortunately the word also aptly describes some black >people. Niggers do exist! Even though I disagree with Saul's naive >contention >that black Americans can all be grouped in three categories, I still share >his view on condescending Americans. > Saul, don't let your bad experiences with some black Americans >prejudice >your perception of all of them. The fact that some black Americans dislike >Africans does not make these Americans any different from any other >demographic sample in this country. Xenophobia is not unique to Black >America >or America in general. As long as we are in these United States, we just >have >to deal with ignorant people whether black or white. We continue to succeed >not because of the opportunities afforded us but in spite of the obstacles >facing us. > All this noise about the use of the word nigger is uncalled >for. >The word nigger is contextual and depending on when and how you use it, >this >word can also be a term of endearment. All that said, I would like to say >peace to all my niggers on the list! > Amat > >---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > >To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L >Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html > >---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------