I can say without a doubt Steve that I have never used the term ever. I wish I some great wisdom why or that I had a noble cause to not, but I don't. Please, don't get me wrong. I have used other terms in jest with friends to get a laugh, but somewhere deep inside I always felt uneasy about it, maybe it was guilt. As for societies desire to be political correct? I far as Im concerned that subject has gone completely off the rails. One group complains of racism while the other complains of reverse racism. Steve, the reality is, its the extremists on both sides that a getting the attention for they are the only ones that are screaming these ridiculous remarks.
Do I think Deen is a terrible person? How do I know. She may have used those terms like many others including myself in passing so no I don't consider her a racist for that. But if she has used them frequently to incite prejudicial action against someone when she was in a position of power, like an employee, then yes, she must answer to that.
Great forum guys...