White Mayor Seeking to Ban the "N-Word"

This story is not work-related, but is definitely an issue that should be discussed within the Black community, as well as with the entire population. Ken Corley, the White mayor of Brazoria (in Texas), is proposing an ordinance that would officially ban the “n-word” from being used in that city. Mayor Corley had a recent meeting with the Brazoria Ministerial Alliance to get additional perspectives on this potential ban. The ban would identify the “n-word” as disorderly conduct by language. The use of the word would, therefore, fall under the current disorderly conduct ordinance in Brazoria. Anyone convicted of using the word would face a $500 fine.

Why is the mayor after the “n-word”?

“This is not an issue right now in Brazoria,” said Corley. “But it is a growing national issue. As far as I’m concerned, there is no place for it in society. I don’t think today’s children should have to bear the burden of hearing this word used.”

What do you think? Should it be left up to individuals—of all races—to decide when and if they will use the “n-word”? Or, should other mayors follow suit and consider banning the word in their cities?

Let us know what you think. Post a comment or send an email to blackonthejob@yahoo.com.

Source: http://www.brazoriacountynews.org/happenings.html