Denis Maurice Mulheron told a magistrate in defence of his slurs that "nigger" is everyday language. Picture: Jay Nel-mcintosh.Have you even been called something racist? I bet all of us do not like to be called in a racist way. It will definitely harm the relationship among the races.
In Australia, a Queensland Judge has found the terms "nigger" and "sandnigger" are not offensive to a reasonable person. According to Urban Dictionary, the term "nigger" can be defined as the blacks or dark-skinned people. It is often used by the whites.
Besides, an Australian can be called as "Abo", a New Zealander as a "Kiwi" or an American as a "Yank". Supporters who accept the use of these terms argue that they are not enough to invoke criminal sanctions. Although the words used may be crude, unattractive and direct but they are not offensive to a reasonable person.
However, on the other hand, Queensland Premier Anna Bligh said the use of the term "nigger" is highly offensive and has no place in modern Australia.
Apart from that, there is another similar case occurred last Thursday that it was acceptable for people to tell police officers to "f*** off".
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Whether the calling of these racist terms are out of intention or not, we should always avoid using them in order to prevent any misunderstanding among races.
In Australia, a Queensland Judge has found the terms "nigger" and "sandnigger" are not offensive to a reasonable person. According to Urban Dictionary, the term "nigger" can be defined as the blacks or dark-skinned people. It is often used by the whites.
Besides, an Australian can be called as "Abo", a New Zealander as a "Kiwi" or an American as a "Yank". Supporters who accept the use of these terms argue that they are not enough to invoke criminal sanctions. Although the words used may be crude, unattractive and direct but they are not offensive to a reasonable person.
However, on the other hand, Queensland Premier Anna Bligh said the use of the term "nigger" is highly offensive and has no place in modern Australia.
Apart from that, there is another similar case occurred last Thursday that it was acceptable for people to tell police officers to "f*** off".
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Whether the calling of these racist terms are out of intention or not, we should always avoid using them in order to prevent any misunderstanding among races.
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