Jackie Mason Sparks Controversy

Legendary comedian Jackie Mason referred to President Obama using a Yiddish word considered a racial epithet on March. 12 at a New York show.

The New York Daily News reported that after Mason used the word " schvartze" which means black in Yiddish, some fans actually booed him and walked out of the venue.

Mason, 72, responded to the accusations saying "It's not a demeaning word and I'm not going to defend myself."

He also referred to himself as "an old Jew" who was raised in a family who used the word.

This brings up the issue of tradition. Why should it be okay for older people to use these kinds of words just because they always have?

Everyone, old or young, should abide by today's ethical standards.