Escamillo--do you understand WASP? If not, it is White Anglo-Saxon Protestant(s). And, like Liz the Squeak said, black people can use terms like "darky(darkie)", "nigger", "bro (brother)" amongst themselves but heaven help the not-black (ethnic whatever) person who says the wrong words.

I am a big Lenny Bruce fan, and trash comes in every shade,regardless of whatever politically correct term is in vogue. If you have never heard of Lenny Bruce, do some looking. I think most of the MudCat will appreciate what he had to say.