I SUPPORT PAULA DEEN

Whether you're rich or poor famous or unknown, everyone makes mistakes.  Paula Deen is no exception.  As far as I'm concerned, her past use of a racial epithet is not concrete evidence of any racial bias on her part.  While it's definitely not polite or politically correct and probably not the smartest thing she's ever done, I don't think it makes her a bad person.  A lot of people have said and done a lot worse and gotten away with what amounts to a slap on the wrist. 

I was dissapointed to hear the Food Network is not renewing her contract.  While I'm sure it's not the last we'll hear from Paula, I will miss her show.  I just wanted to say that I'm a fan of Paula Deen and will continue to support her.