Funny you use the word respect for what he said showed none whatsoever.
We are NOT talking about blacks, who were in fact persecuted in this country. The "N" word is a powerful symbol of that persecution. We are talking about the Chinese, who have received nothing but (well-deserved) benefits from this country, just as the English, Irish, Scottish, Italians etc etc. Call me a Limey or a Mick; I couldn't care less.
Calling someone a m!ck, l!mey or p0loc is just as disrespectful as calling someone a ch!nk or a Sp!c. Even if you believe it isn't, none of these words should be used on this website to describe your hatred for others. What he said is every bit as disrespectful to all Asians just as the N word is disrespectful to all blacks. If you aren't intelligent enough to use other words than ones created out of hate and bigotry then you need not post on this forum for we are here for debating the news, not for spreading hate for other nationalities.
If you believe I should lighten up then why was his post deleted. I have known many here who were banned for saying something "bad" about Bush, yet if most had read his post they'd be disgusted he is still allowed on this site to continue to spread his hateful remarks before the admins are able to delete them and let him carry on. It's a gross double-standard.
Sounds like you have bought into the liberal agenda that teaches everyone to take offense at everything.
I am a Mick and a Limey. To suggest that these labels hurt me as much as the "N" word hurts blacks is utter foolishness.