keeganj+Statement+of+Purpose

=Statement of Purpose=

I am writing an open letter for my English 103 class at Ball State University. The point of the letter is to address a topic that we feel strongly towards, and write our views on it to a specific person. However, the letter is an "open" letter, which allows me to connect with a larger audience. In my letter I want to address the usage of the "n-word." I want to address the letter to my black friend that uses the word, but is offended when his white friends say it as well. I find it extremely hypocritical. I just want to address why I feel like he should not use it, and hopefully others will agree. My larger audience is really anyone that says the word. I do not see a need for it's use because there it is such a touchy word with people. I hope that the reader will understand that it is never appropriate to use. I will stress that it is "just a word," but I still feel it has too many negative connotations.

MSH: Sounds like a great topic. Addressing it to your friend should make this an interesting letter.