IT is most regrettable that you should have published the remarks of L.Moore (Letter, October 22)who says "Who are the nig-nogs, etc".
There is no doubt that the term 'nig-nog' in this usage, and all others, refers to negro and implies that black people have less intelligence than others.
The question of free speech is not involved at all, it is purely a matter of being polite. Because in many instances obscene language is illegal no one complains that it infringes the concept of free speech.
One does not use language that can give offence.
It was quite correct that the fellow should not broadcast if he cannot restrain himself from using terms such as 'nig-nog'.
JULIAN PILLING, Railway Street, Nelson.
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