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this post was submitted on 18 Jun 2024
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If you disagree does this mean "nothing is OK to make fun of"
Or should we admit that context applies?
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Come to Atlanta and say the n-word and find out.
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Hmm, either you are wrong or everyone who hates the n-word. Guess which I think it is?
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