personally... i've never been offended by any word/phrase whatsoever.. and i think people do need to get over it... the same way i want to wear a shirt that says "FUCK" on the back in some form or another and not get shit for it... words are words.... they are just another way of expressing your opinions and censoring opinions is bullshit... personally the word means nothing to me, but i don't use it out of respect (and fear of getting my ass beat) ... the end