Because sometimes discretion is the better part of valor. And because a world in which everything is stated and nothing is implied and every word, however taboo or objectionable, is expressed in every context, is a less pleasant world. Even among th hip and the cognoscenti. -Steve Hoffman Takoma Park MD Kit Barry wrote: > Forum, > > Why in a rational, intelligent conversation, is the euphemism "N word" = > being used > in place of "nigger" ? > > Is this word over-empowered? > > Is this euphemism a measure of guilt? Of fear? Of what? > > Kit > > >