I was at the barber shop today and there was a couple people in front of me and another two that came in after me. While waiting, the topic of the "N" word came up. One of the older gentelman waiting said "let me clear everything up about the N word" He said that the "N" word had absolutely nothing do do with color to him. He said he met japanese N's, canadiian N's, mexican N's, more indian N's then he cared to count in Arizona, and more white N's than any other. He said its all about respect and honor. He said ones actions reflects one character. He talked about black men that he had been in the service with that he would trust with his life ANYTIME. My barber looked at him and said "well, I still think way down deep that you are a racist if you use that word". The old man stood up like he was ready to fight, he grabbed his wallet and flipped it open real quick...he said look at her...thats my wife. It was a black woman. He said "You know who hates N's more than anyone else???? My barber asked who? He said, MY WIFE!! He sat back down and things simmered. I hadnt said a word the whole time. Mid way through my haircut I asked the old guy, What do you think of that Kanye West fella?? He said "He fits in one of two catagories, you figure it out"
I love the barber shop.
I love the barber shop.