The N-Word....

.....was a term of hatred and degradation.

.....is not a term of affection.

.....is NOW a term of camaraderie.

......only has as much power as we give it.

.......should not be said by non-black people; if it is said at all.

This is only my opinion. And yes, shamefully, I do use the N-word,but not profusely.