Sticks and Stones…

 

Is it worse for a heterosexual person to call a gay guy a “faggot,” or for a white person to call a black man a “nigger?” This was inspired by a lengthy conversation I had this morning on the issue. I think they are both horrible words, but I stated that I thought that the word “nigger” was worse because of the long history of the word, the 400-year struggle of the black race in America and yadda yadda, but my point of view could possibly be skewed by the fact that I am prejudiced a black, heterosexual male.

The person that I debated this issue with had some good points, including that “niggers” can get married, but for the most part, gays can’t, therefore being called a “faggot” is worse. As if!!! Please discuss…