Teacher at my school banned for 2 days..

A teacher at my school was banned for two days without pay because he said the "N" word while reading a book and it didn't so much offend the kid (yes he's black), but he went home and told his mother and she made a big deal out of it and it was all over the Kentucky news. I swear that's the STUPIDEST thing ever. I haven't got all of the details and I don't know if the kid just WANTED to get the teacher in trouble, or if he really WAS offended by the contents in the book but I heard that before they began reading he warned the class and said that he was sorry if any of the content was offensive. In my sophomore year we were reading Huck Finn and if anyone has read that book (probably everyone), you all know how many times the "N" word is referred in that book and my teacher said it each and every time, and warned the class before we began reading the book.

I kind of felt this belonged here because it's more of a discussion topic, so sorry if it has to be moved. It's just really irksome that they have to blow something out of proportion. If I find out any details I will update.

Haha you live in Kentucky.

That word isn't a problem in NY. Everyone says it, nobody cares.

Originally posted by Mr. Sandman
Haha you live in Kentucky.

That word isn't a problem in NY. Everyone says it, nobody cares.

And I won't say I don't say it when referring to my friends just for fun. But this was purely educational wise.

Well...that's pretty stupid. though, why would he have to read it loud and say it each and every time? I mean. Anyways, he shouldn't get banned for such a thing.

Originally posted by Bardock42
Well...that's pretty stupid. though, why would he have to read it loud and say it each and every time? I mean. Anyways, he shouldn't get banned for such a thing.

Because that's the way it was written?

that was a stupid question.

Originally posted by Mr. Sandman
Because that's the way it was written?

that was a stupid question.

Yes, one would assume Sophomores are able to read for themselves though. Then again. Kentucky. Then again Kentucky in the US. Nevermind.

Originally posted by Bardock42
Yes, one would assume Sophomores are able to read for themselves though. Then again. Kentucky. Then again Kentucky in the US. Nevermind.

lolz cuz amerikans iz stupid hyuk hyuk

good one, toolbox

What kind of stupid thing is this? And why the hell are you calling it the N word?

Claiming people should be able to say it and then refusing to say it can be seen as hypocritical... After all it's not like there is anything bad about the word. Not to mention that some people might not know what you are talking about.

Anyways stupid school stupid mom... stupid everything.

Originally posted by PVS
lolz cuz amerikans iz stupid hyuk hyuk

good one, toolbox

Thankies, I knew you'd like it.

Originally posted by Bardock42
Well...that's pretty stupid. though, why would he have to read it loud and say it each and every time? I mean. Anyways, he shouldn't get banned for such a thing.

Originally posted by Bardock42
Yes, one would assume Sophomores are able to read for themselves though. Then again. Kentucky. Then again Kentucky in the US. Nevermind.

Originally posted by Fishy
What kind of stupid thing is this? And why the hell are you calling it the N word?

Claiming people should be able to say it and then refusing to say it can be seen as hypocritical... After all it's not like there is anything bad about the word. Not to mention that some people might not know what you are talking about.

Anyways stupid school stupid mom... stupid everything.

Reminds me of this but this was worse http://youtube.com/watch?v=daCqGbV3uRY 😆 😆 Sorry, it is funny 😮

In serious matters, especially one's relating to the world you should be able to call the thing whatever the hell it is. Using bullshit political correct crap will only take away impact from the discussion and weaken it.. Sometimes it's just best to call it what it is.

Originally posted by Kelly_LS
I'm not sure, but then again it's a part of the literature. I do see what you mean though.

I don't know what grade this teacher teaches though, I was just referring to when I was a sophomore (now a senior) and I had an English teacher that read Huck Finn to us and used the N word because it was in the literature. I heard the teacher that just got in trouble here was reading something called "Hoops" or "Loops" or something.

I meant is it necessary to read a book out loud that could be offensive. On another note, is it even necessary to read a book out loud at all?

Okay...that confused me, sorry. Though still, if it is a part of the book. I don't see the problem.

Originally posted by Bardock42
I meant is it necessary to read a book out loud that could be offensive. On another note, is it even necessary to read a book out loud at all?

Okay...that confused me, sorry. Though still, if it is a part of the book. I don't see the problem.

To the first thing, if you're reading a book out load then yes. To the second no, people should learn how to read themselves. Their not in kindergarten anymore...

Was the book the adventures of huckleberry fin? That book is loaded with the ****** word.

Originally posted by Fishy
To the first thing, if you're reading a book out load then yes. To the second no, people should learn how to read themselves. Their not in kindergarten anymore...

Well, yeah, the second was kinda the main point. I agree, if you should for some reason choose to read out loud than all.

Originally posted by dirkdirden
Was the book the adventures of huckleberry fin? That book is loaded with the ****** word.

That is funny. Never heard it like that.

Originally posted by Bardock42
I meant is it necessary to read a book out loud that could be offensive. On another note, is it even necessary to read a book out loud at all?

Okay...that confused me, sorry. Though still, if it is a part of the book. I don't see the problem.

Originally posted by dirkdirden
Was the book the adventures of huckleberry fin? That book is loaded with the ****** word.

Originally posted by Bardock42

That is funny. Never heard it like that.

You can't say the ****** word. ****** just mean worthless slave and maybe one day white people, Mexican people, and maybe even the Asians could all be ****** too.

Originally posted by Kelly_LS
it didn't so much offend the kid (yes he's black), but he went home and told his mother and she made a big deal out of it

That's because of her age. She's probably middleaged and the N-word triggers a fire deep within her. And if she grew up in KY, I'm sure she's heard her share of the word.

I honestly believe the N-word is a generational word and in 50 years it won't be a big deal. (Or as much of a big deal, if at all.)