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While perusing the reader comments attached to news articles about the Paula Deen controversy, I have noticed a common refrain that goes something like this: “But black people say the n-word all the time. So why can’t white people say it without being publicly crucified? I can’t say it, but you can? That’s reverse racism.” While I realize that whole books have been dedicated to this topic, I am going to attempt to address it in 850 words or less. So for a moment, let’s set aside the fact that Paula Deen is accused of a lot more than saying the n-word. Never mind that she is alleged to have contributed to a hostile work place for black people. Let’s put aside the fact that the n-word is not the only indicator of racism, any more than people who repurpose flame retardant white sheets…

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