"N" as in not funny.

THERE'S NO DOUBT THAT CHAPPELLE'S SHOW IS VERY FUNNY ["Funny Money," December 2004], but it would be even more appearing and more amusing if the "N" word wasn't used so excessively or unnecessarily.

Chappelle and his writers should do one show without using that word. When they see how easy it is to still be funny without using that word to induce laughter, they could then do a whole season without using it.

It sickens me that artists, comedians, and rap stars, especially, are making it acceptable for non-blacks to sing or say this word. Heaven knows it's bad enough hearing that word flow out of the mouths of my own people. I certainly don't want to sit with a mixed group and hear it from non-blacks as well.

Robin Johnston

Alexandria, VA

[e-mail]