I Don't think anyone should be allowed to say nigga because it just brings back the meaning of the word and the history behind the word and I believe as a race if we have any hope to get ahead we cant have people getting mad over a word and continuing to give power.
I can see where you are coming from but:
So clearly the logic here is that by default no one and extending that to black people as well but I think a person's fundamental right to freedom of speech should precede this. I will note that I am getting more philosophical here as I am aware of hate speech laws and other restrictions on freedom of speech. Lassiez-faire freedom of speech is one of the positions I will take this round for four major reasons:
1. Unrestricted freedom of speech creates an environment where diverse perspectives can be openly discussed and debated. This exchange of ideas is essential for the discovery of truth. As John Stuart Mill famously argued in his work "On Liberty," the clash of ideas allows for the strengthening of our understanding:
The peculiar evil of silencing the expression of an opinion is that it is robbing the human race; posterity as well as the existing generation; those who dissent from the opinion, still more than those who hold it. If the opinion is right, they are deprived of the opportunity of exchanging error for truth: if wrong, they lose, what is almost as great a benefit, the clearer perception and livelier impression of truth, produced by its collision with error.
2. Unrestricted freedom of speech safeguards the rights of minority groups and marginalized individuals to express their views without fear of censorship or reprisal. In societies where speech is restricted, minority perspectives are often silenced, perpetuating inequality and hindering social progress. As stated by Nadine Strossen, former president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), in her book "Hate: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship":
Freedom of speech, along with press, assembly, and petition freedoms, protects minority rights against majority oppression precisely because the majority is most likely to wield the powers of government against disfavored minorities.
3. Unrestricted freedom of speech is essential for the functioning of democratic societies. It would enable all citizens- including black people- to engage in political discourse, criticize government policies, and hold public officials accountable. Democratic systems become more responsive to the needs and concerns of the populace if we allow people to express themselves freely.
If my opponent is not convinced of the above, then consider this:
2(b):
If not the complete freedom of speech, then the idea of reclamation would be essential: The reclamation of words would be beneficial for marginalized communities. By taking ownership of terms historically used to oppress or marginalize them, these groups reclaim agency over their identities and narratives. This linguistic empowerment inherently would display solidarity and allows communities- in this case black people with the n-word- to resist discrimination and strengthen bonds of belonging. Moreover, contrary to the claims of my opponent. reclamation allows us to have crucial conversations about the power of language and educates society about the impact of words on social dynamics and perceptions.
It is for all of these reasons that I negate
The idea isn’t bad
They ultimately want to push for progress in the black community
You said, "blacks shouldn't be allowed to say (5 letter controversial word where you say the entire word except for one letter)".
It's not hypocrisy, but you are skating on thin ice man.
Didn't realize there was only 2 hours in between arguments. Unfortunately, I had went to sleep but C'est la vie