We had White slaves in America, too.

[*Wyche'sWarrior*]

Interesting.....I was aware of this, as I am of Irish descent.

Hillbilly isn't the only inflammatory adjective.....the recent onslaught of bashing gingers as soulless could be thrown in for good measure too.

While I agree that it isn't anywhere near the hardships the African slaves endured after their emancipation, does it make it ok to look the other way as these derogatory monikers are tossed around so cavalierly? I just find it odd that some ethnic slurs are frowned upon, while others are embraced........or is it that some ethnic groups just shrug it off, while others have a lower tolerance?