By Hope

August 18, 2010 11:13 AM | Link to this

I can respect her decision, but the case is closed and everyone should move on from it. Things happen. I’ve always liked her show;things will be fine in the end.

By Hope

August 18, 2010 11:13 AM | Link to this

I can respect her decision, but the case is closed and everyone should move on from it. Things happen. I’ve always liked her show;things will be fine in the end.

By NCF

August 18, 2010 11:14 AM | Link to this

I read the entire transcript, and I didn’t care for Dr. Laura’s tangential rant about the N-word. It is not a word I grew up with, and if I ever heard it before the 4th grade, I never picked up on it. Yeah, 4th grade. I heard it at school, and had to ask the kid who said it what it was. I immediately picked up that it was used in a hurtful way — or at least with the intent to be hurtful. Seldom heard it after that, though. One of my cousins used the word as a slang word for Brazil nuts. I went for years without eating them simply because of that association. As an adult, I cringed when I heard my wife’s WWII veteran grandfather use the epithet, skipped it when I read Tom Sawyer to my children, and just the other day when cracked open my 1914 copy of Uncle Tom’s Cabin to see what originated the term “Uncle Tom”, was taken aback by the word before me in black and white, so to speak. I am still amazed at the prevalence it has in modern US society, especially by the people who would take offense. It is a word, certainly, but it would be best left to join other English words in obscurity. The N-word has baggage. It carries with it the vitriol and demeaning connotations of the slave era. It bears the mark of blatant racism, as opposed to even the ‘soft racism’ of “clean” and “articulate”. Even in her attempted discussion of the prevalent use of the word on HBO (her example) and the apparent double-standard with regard to its stigma, I think Dr. Laura was unwise in actually pronouncing the word. Engaging in an activity you are attempting to denounce is not the right way to denounce it.

By Doogy Cracker

August 18, 2010 11:16 AM | Link to this

But a black radio personality can call whites “crackers” and get away with it. Someday, there will be a tremendous backlash against this double-standard. Beware the backlash. Since democrats refuse to allow many urban blacks to learn economics, it will be very easy for “crackers” to work the backlash.

By Kyle L.

August 18, 2010 11:18 AM | Link to this

NCF - you, my friend, have issues.

By Urban Tiger

August 18, 2010 11:23 AM | Link to this

Whomever or whatever controls your emotions controls you. Will you take control of your emotions, or will you let a word control your emotions? Come on people, know amount of history can be that controlling, as to “force” you to react in a certain way. The time to grow up is now, and whether you believe it or not, when you blame a word for your emotions, you take the responsibility away from yourself, and that gives you the right to react any way you please, without consequences. Do you really want that? I think not. Bottom line, it’s just a word.

By Y'all are racist

August 18, 2010 11:40 AM | Link to this

It’s only a bad word depending on who says it. Sounds like discrimination to me…….

By Negro

August 18, 2010 11:40 AM | Link to this

As a Sub-Saharan- Nubian (my new name for what I am, a Negro), I suggest using SSN’s when referencing the African people of color. Agree? Don’t agree? I don’t use the “N” word, never have, and have been questioned about it by my “brothers” who wouldn’t pause using “honky” or “cracker” in reference to our melanin challenged brothers. Hypocracy is ramapant in the SSN area of life…and being questioned about it puts my brothers in a quandry. If you’ve been found out to be a hypocrite, admit it.

By nyc

August 18, 2010 11:48 AM | Link to this

she is just another racist finally “exposed”…one down..200 mil more to go

By smarter than that

August 18, 2010 12:02 PM | Link to this

a self respecting black person does not use nor condone the n word. it is disgusting, and whoever coined the phrase and or uses the phrase is disgusting also period!!!

By White man

August 18, 2010 12:11 PM | Link to this

By nyc August 18, 2010 11:48 AM she is just another racist finally “exposed”…one down..200 mil more to go Of course, that’s not a racist remark or are you one of the 200 mil?

By Delivery Man

August 18, 2010 1:12 PM | Link to this

remember Dr. Laura-not in mixed company should you use that.

By NCF

August 18, 2010 1:25 PM | Link to this

Um… thanks, Kyle L. How much do I owe you for your psychoanalysis? Do you take Blue Cross/Blue Shield? And where can I pick up your detailed analysis? The N-word is inappropriate in any and all sectors of modern society. Like I tell my kids, a good rule of thumb is not to use any word that you wouldn’t want to hear your pastor using from the pulpit. (Certain scientific & medical exclusions may apply. Your mileage may vary.)

By shoppa

August 18, 2010 1:46 PM | Link to this

Buh bye! Good riddance to bad rubbish. Dr Laura is a bigot and racist and her show was the lowest common denominator of radio entertainment

By Good riddance

August 18, 2010 1:47 PM | Link to this

Well said NCF!

By Lori

August 18, 2010 2:18 PM | Link to this

I think she and everyone else should have a freedom of speech. It’s know different than the blacks singing in there rap songs calling each other the N word. Black people think we owe them something and we don’t owe them squat!! Go Doctor Laura keep saying what’s on your mind.

By Lee

August 18, 2010 2:19 PM | Link to this

Whats crazy is that she never helped the caller, she went in an entire diff direction that wasnt called for. How does someone come to you for help and you go off on a tiraid for no reason.

By Martha

August 18, 2010 2:19 PM | Link to this

“Cracker” is extremely pale compared to the N-word. It carries no baggage whatsoever. Getting a bit less pale would be the term “briar” here in Dayton. And interestingly, it is such a taboo that you don’t see even quoted in print in Dayton where it is a common pejorative. But if aren’t of Appalachian background and you want to get your butt kicked, try calling somebody who is a “dumb briar.” Nevertheless, there is no historical equivalent for the connotations the N-word evokes.

By StephensKimberly

August 18, 2010 2:37 PM | Link to this

Glad to see that dr laura got punished for her actions. She deserves even worse. I’m sorry that she wasn’t forced out immediately. Her contract must have protected her somehow. Good riddens!

By Jimmy Carter Is Senile

August 18, 2010 2:47 PM | Link to this

This writer does like to stir the pot.

By Blacks have different mores

August 18, 2010 2:50 PM | Link to this

I guess I have to wonder why a black man can say the n-word but a white person can’t and if they do they are fired and ostracized by society. Then it came to me as why this is, blacks have no mores and that changes everything.

By Jose

August 18, 2010 2:52 PM | Link to this

Anyone who reads the whole transcript and doesn’t see her point and where she was taking the caller is either illiterate or extremely judgmental about anything in life not the norm. The punishment appears to be self inflicted and prudent based on the narrow minded comments made in this forum and others.

By Terry

August 18, 2010 3:00 PM | Link to this

About time. She is a self centered NUT! She is rude and totally one-sided. I cannot listen to her anymore anyway… she ticks me off the way she treats people.

By Sassy

August 18, 2010 3:03 PM | Link to this

Dr. Laura is exiting because she showed her ignorance. The nerve of her to tell the caller who she should or shouldn’t marry.

By jack

August 18, 2010 3:09 PM | Link to this

Thank you Jesus!

By BigJack

August 18, 2010 3:21 PM | Link to this

I have absolutely no problem with what Dr. Laura said. Her show wasn’t my cup of tea, but I understand why she’d want to get out if she can’t even speak her mind when she is paid specifically to speak her mind.

By Doug Brenner

August 18, 2010 3:51 PM | Link to this

Glad to be rid of her at last, 20 years ago would have been better.

By Philip Beyuer Wood

August 18, 2010 5:01 PM | Link to this

The “N” word originated in the south as a slang term for Negro, probably as a result of uneducated illiterate white folks propensity for slurring words and butchering the King’s English. I doubt if it’s intent was any more disparaging at the time then the word it originated from. However that obviously is not the case today. The word is alive and well in the hearts and minds of a large percentage of White America though most deny this. Dr. Laura has no business holding the position she now relinquishes. It is unfortunate that many of those in similar positions who maintain better self control are not relinquishing theirs as well for they are a blight on Race relations and continue to breed more Racism. At the same time Afro Americans do themselves and the cause of equality a disservice in insisting on maintaining the right to brandish the word whenever and wherever they like. It displays the fact that they are not ready to move on and that they are just as guilty as white America of racial prejudice. Unless and until the word is removed from all Americans lexicon I do not believe true peace, understanding and empathy for each other will occur.

By Philip Beyuer Wood

August 18, 2010 5:03 PM | Link to this

The “N” word originated in the south as a slang term for Negro, probably as a result of uneducated illiterate white folks propensity for slurring words and butchering the King’s English. I doubt if it’s intent was any more disparaging at the time then the word it originated from. However that obviously is not the case today. The word is alive and well in the hearts and minds of a large percentage of White America though most deny this. Dr. Laura has no business holding the position she now relinquishes. It is unfortunate that many of those in similar positions who maintain better self control are not relinquishing theirs as well for they are a blight on Race relations and continue to breed more Racism. At the same time Afro Americans do themselves and the cause of equality a disservice in insisting on maintaining the right to brandish the word whenever and wherever they like. It displays the fact that they are not ready to move on and that they are just as guilty as white America of racial prejudice. Unless and until the word is removed from all Americans lexicon I do not believe true peace, understanding and empathy for each other will occur.

By Half & Half

August 18, 2010 5:17 PM | Link to this

Anyone who says that they do not have a racist bone in their body, both black and white and whatever other color you want to throw in, is a complete idiot.

By fortressdayton

August 18, 2010 5:19 PM | Link to this

It’s an emotionally charged word and full of nuance. If Dr. Laura shouldn’t use it -even if trying to weakly make a point- then neither should anyone else, especially someone who is claiming to be offended by it. When black America stops using is, we can put it to rest. Black/urban America is responisble for the re-birth of this disgusting word…it is immortalized in far too many rap songs, comedy routines and TV programs. I say, set an example for everyone and stop using it first. Most people in America know exactly what is meant when the word is used, so who do we think we are fooling…?

By TKidding72

August 18, 2010 6:34 PM | Link to this

I found the actual recording of what was said. She used the word in reference to what was being said on comedy acts and in rap music. She did not lie that it gets used in that content. I do think she was saying it for shock value and rating but is that any more wrong than a black journalist reporting that a whit person used the N-word without giving links to what was actually said? Is She a racist maybe, but to automatically assume she is because of she actually said the word in the context that she did is wrong to but after reading this journalist article it makes me suspect someone of being racist.

By Figure it out

August 18, 2010 6:46 PM | Link to this

Tkidding72, you are an obviously dum dum. The link to another article with the full recording is above. Besides it doesn’t take much effort to find the recording.

By WillBill

August 18, 2010 8:45 PM | Link to this

Doc Laura is leaving? I guess she wants her first amendment rights back so she can use the n word anytime she wants.But who cares what that old broad thinks or says?

By Brutus

August 18, 2010 8:46 PM | Link to this

I think Janet Jackson’s First Amendment rights were violated when the FCC made such a big deal about her showing her breasts on TV during her half-time performance at the SuperBowl.

By WillBill

August 18, 2010 8:52 PM | Link to this

Dr(and I use that word loosely)Laura wants her first amendment rights back so she can use the n word anytime she wants.Free speech doesn’t mean that we can say anything we want.

By Wall Street to Easy Street

August 19, 2010 1:05 PM | Link to this

She lost her sponsors. No more money as they say on Wall street.

By jacob

August 29, 2010 10:39 AM | Link to this

Dr. Laura is a complete idiot. The First Amendment protects you from the GOVERNMENT punishing you for what you say. It does not protect you from your employer or potential sponsors punishing you for what you say.

By Candace Williams

December 12, 2010 7:13 PM | Link to this

It is too bad that Jade sought advice from Dr. Laura. Had she known about Ms. HeartBeat she could have gotten much better advice about her interracial marriage and her husband’s racist White friends, respectful concern, empathy and an answer to her question!! I think Dr. Laura is on her way out. She’s been in the advice field for 30 years, its time for her to step down and make room for someone that has more to offer younger people that face relationship and dating issues that were not even thought of in her era. I think the way she handled “Jade” was appalling, rude and disgusting. There was nothing professional or admirable about how she responded, and her words to “Jade” were nothing but verbal abuse. It is a sad day when someone in a position of guidance of lost souls behaves in such a poor manner. She needs to be gone from the airwaves.