[skully]

I think “owning” the “racism slur” in such a flamboyant way, like the satirizing use a decidedly insulting term like the “N” word among friends to desensitize it and to remove its power,

My racist you are right on with this one!! Empowering the word disarms the race baiter hurling it. You is one smart a$$ racist.

[jacquej]

Well, I am definitely racist! There are certain sections of the big northern city near me where I would not drive, even during the day, never mind after dark.

Wonder if Maxine walks her dog in Watts after the sun goes down?