I think that its is pathetic (and offensive because of the double standard) that I can see black guys playing basketball yelling "pass the ball nigger" and nigger this and nigger that, but if some white guy two miles away whispered "nigger" in his sleep they'd be right there to beat his ass. I say if the word is THAT offensive then NO ONE can use it. Otherwise shut the hell up and deal with other people saying it if you want to say it. That is why I hate most rap music (besides the fact that it is just a bunch of people bragging about things they've never really done, mostly demeaning to women, and generally offensive with no positive message).