Halanna

It doesn't have to be a scientitic study. Listen to radio? Watch movies? Go out in public? Watch the news? Read the newspaper? It's all right there. Maybe because I live in Central Florida it's more prevelent but it is everywhere, everyday where I live.

I'm citing my experiences today, now - not necessarily the history of the United States.

It is, in my opinion, that simple. If a particular group of people, be it ethnic or otherwise want to proclaim that certain words are offensive and derogatory than they should stop using those certain words themselves in any context. I tell you the word Apple is offensive and a slur. You can't say it! How could you! Don't you dare! But I run around calling all my friends Apples, my co-worker, "Hey there Apple" and a stranger on the street, "Sup Apple".

If you don't like the word, don't use it. It is that simple.

Disclaimer: This is my opinion only. No apples were harmed in making this statement, nor are any slights to be perceived to any fruit, race or gender.