Whaddup my N*&%A

Whaddup my n&%#a is a far too common phase heard amongst my negro brethren. I must say I've never been a fan of the word usage and now that we have a "brotha" as a president I hate it even more. I can't understand why we (black people) continue to disrespect ourselves like that. I hate when people call him Mr. Obama when he clearly should be addressed as President Obama! If some white person called him nigga yall would have a damn fit! It's derogatory in every way. It's not cool, hip, dope, or the way we talk! It's none of that. It's derogatory! I may call you my muh'f&*^a but never ever "my ni**a". You people (yes you black people, lol) use it too freely in circles outside of your "homie" circles. I implore that we (yes us black people) do better my people. I mean come on, I'm sure we can find an equally cool word to use to signify that individual as brethren! I don't want to be the only one with an opinion. What I want to do is hear from you all out there. Please talk to me. I need an outside opinion.