text: why would you want to call me the "n" word? white people are always complaing about not being able to say the "n" word, why would you want to call me that in the first place? i don't even say the "n" word and i'm black, why should you be able to? i don't think it's acceptable for anyone to use the "n" word. i get what you're saying, i've read tons of questions on yahoo answers asking how come black people can say the "n" word and how come white people can't. that is a stupid question with an obvious answer. when the term is used by a black person it's a term of endearment. when a white person uses it, it's just pure racism. personally, i think no one should use the word.