The question of the day should be: So why did they feel that bringing the racism issue and the using of the word ###### into the show was necessary? Why? Because it takes place in Atlanta, Georgia and all White people in the south hate all Black people in the south? Propagating stereotypes and promoting racism under the guise of a script is NOT acceptable and it's not the way to solve the problems of racism facing people all over the world. And no, I won't call it "the n word" it's a word and nothing more. It's how how people choose to perceive it and let it affect them is where the problem lies. The use of it in this program was not necessary, it has no relevance other than to fan flames of hatred and anger and racism on both sides black and white. Totally unnecessary and closed minded writing. They could have painted the guy as just being an asshole in general, either way. But they had to roll the race dice. Stupid. And just shows that some people can't let things go and work towards a cohesiveness of equality. Ruined the show for me and after letting AMC know exactly what I thought, it was the last episode I will watch. Flame on.......