Jul 18, 2015 good. he doesn't need to... of course, it's better in terms of progress, but there are more pressing issues in our communities than saying the n-word (within the A.A. community). what good does it do to eradicate the use of the word and still have police brutality, high recidivism rates, drug/g--- infestation in our neighborhoods, etc. However, I am glad it's on his radar.