Donald Sterling’s comments despicable, but so are Al Sharpton’s, Jay-Z’s

Published May 1, 2014 4:00am ET



There is something decidedly odd about the use of racially loaded terms in America today.

Black personalities use these terms on occasion, and no controversy whatsoever is attached to the event. Even when the terms are enunciated in public for all to see and to hear. When whites — often old and over the hill — use these terms and ideas — often behind closed doors — all hell breaks loose.

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