Dude… use the word if you want to use it; quit looking for “permission.” Frankly, saying that you “don’t want to” say it, but continually arguing that you ‘should be able to’ sounds like you’re just looking for excuses to justify casual, everyday bigotry.
Your privilege means that if you decide to you ‘punch down’ many people will consider you an asshole for it. Accept that reality, and then make your choices accordingly.
Bullshit argument/strawman is total bullshit; the teacher was disciplined for using a racial slur in school in front of impressionable kids, full stop.
Yet you seem not to understand how White people using racial slurs (even in context) is the exact opposite of those statements.
Say the word if you’re so pressed about it; just don’t be surprised by the negative consequences of your speech.
