This has always been one of the things that I just can't bring myself to care about. Everybody always gets their panties in a wad about it so I guess it's important. But I don't get it. Why should I care?

I think it would be less of a big deal if people didn't react in such a big way. You're giving power to the word when you get so mad about it. Especially in cases like this where it was used in a casual non-directed way. It's not like he walked up to a black guy on the street and called him that.

Even the few times I've experienced real racism I just didn't care that much. Kinda left a bad taste for me but did it ruin my whole day? No. I did remember it and avoided those people later on. But it's not something I dwelled on.

Some people are gonna be assholes, some people are gonna say things you don't like, some people are just gonna be annoying. Just grow thicker skin and your life will be a lot easier.

Seriously I think there are much more important things toward which to focus your energy and attention.