Sometimes, there is a logical jump between a good idea and the actions that follow. Some of the stupidest actions were conceived in the best faith, but when carried out, spectators have to wonder, “What the hell were you thinking? How did you get from there to here?”

On July 9, 2007, the NAACP held a funeral for the N-word. (If I have to tell you what the N-word is, just stop reading now.) A pine casket was brought out, a eulogy was read, and there will be a headstone to mark the side of the burial.

…I’ll give you a moment to let that sink in.

Take a look at the photo gallery.

…take another moment.

The NAACP’s STOP Campaign is a good idea. I agree with their statements and the messages they are promoting. However, when the hell did they go from STOP to a mock funeral for a word? Give me a break. The photos of that funeral are embarrassing. The fact that they dedicated time and money to this is pathetic.

Please don’t misunderstand me. I am not a fan of the N-word in any form. Nevertheless, I really think there might have been a better way to allocate resources, garner press, and/or raise awareness. When an organization does something this ridiculous, it taints everything else they do. In the court of public opinion, there is no forgiveness or forgetfulness. Everything you say or have said will be used against you, always.