I feel both terms are equally demeaning, so why is it so bad to call someone a n***** but not near as bad to call someone else a redneck? Both imply a negative upbringing, lack of social skills, and a rebellious cocky attitude. Is the only difference the skin color? Is it ok to demean white people but not ok to demean black people? I’m really confused at the double standard. I am from Oklahoma/Arkansas and have been called a hick, a hillbilly, a redneck, an Okie, and an Arkie, all terms meant to characterize me as poor, stupid, and otherwise undesireable. But guess what, I don’t go ballistic over it, it’s no big deal. Why does everyone go nuts if the name n***** is used, but redneck is used all the time? Oh by the way, honky, cracker, and white trash seem to be allowed too. Even Yahoo disallows n***** but allows the white slurs.