I'll agree, it's pretty sickening. However, they are being themselves and not representing anyone but themselves and families. (ie. no sponsorships)
HOWEVER, Deen is NOT losing anything over the use of the n-word. Food Network mostly let her go because of low ratings, she went down 22%. Additionally, this only came out because she is being sued for allowing a racist, sexist & hostile workplace. These charges include:
Minorities using different entrances than whites
Minorities using separate bathrooms than whites
Refusing equal pay for equal work (woman v man)
Women having to endure pornography at the workplace
Different standards for whites/non whites
The list goes on. It's NOT ABOUT THE N WORD. Although it's hard to realize since that's all the media talks about.
(Sorry for the rant, but this pisses me off.)
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.