For most non-racists, it goes without saying that race-related violence is unacceptable.
Sadly it also happens often enough that we aren't going to tweet/write a comment saying "this is bad" every single time it happens.
Whereas the BBC journalist using that word was a) not a common event b) as seen in this thread not such a binary good/bad thing even among non-racists and c) affects news standards that broadcast to huge numbers of people.
If I could prevent one physical attack by allowing one use of the word on the TV I would, but I don't think it's at all hypocritical or virtue signalling that many people felt it more important to talk about the journalism than the case being reported.
You remember the good old days when all politics was local? Now it’s all International. All of it. The British Broadcasting Corp. is a Crown Corporation mostly funded through TV licenses charged to British subjects when I last checked. Maybe that’s changed, but it’s not in my wheelhouse as an American citizen on American soil to help regulate your lexicon. Do what you think is right, but consider the place in which you choose to proselytize with greater care. That’s what the Twatter is for.
Sadly it also happens often enough that we aren't going to tweet/write a comment saying "this is bad" every single time it happens.
Whereas the BBC journalist using that word was a) not a common event b) as seen in this thread not such a binary good/bad thing even among non-racists and c) affects news standards that broadcast to huge numbers of people.
If I could prevent one physical attack by allowing one use of the word on the TV I would, but I don't think it's at all hypocritical or virtue signalling that many people felt it more important to talk about the journalism than the case being reported.