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I am a 50+ female and I need ideas on how to respond politely to people who disrespect our President by calling him the N word. I get angrier every time I hear it and one of these days I'm going to blow like dynomite. (link)
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It is infuriating. I commend you for wanting to be polite. I think the best course of action would be to ask them why. Ask them why they feel that way about President Barack Obama. Ask them why they think it is acceptable to use that word and what they think it means. The reason I tell you to ask them these questions is because they will not have a logical explanation. Chances are they will get angry if you ask them questions, but stay as calm as possible. They get angry because they don't want to admit that they are wrong. The only thing you can do is point out the error in (or lack of) logic. In the end, you may not be able to change their views, and you may not be able to make them realize that what they are saying is wrong, but you will know that you are right and you did all you could to try to make them see the error of their ways. Some people will be stubborn and ignorant until they die. It doesn't mean they are terrible people, they just might not know any better. Good luck, and I hope you feel better.
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Thank you. Turning the tide may very well be the best way to go, as long as I can keep control of my temper. Easier said than done thou, sigh! I'll try.
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