Is the word C-U-N-T necessarily an issue?

[localgirlwithdreads]

This is a spinoff of sorts from the ludicrous "nigger" thread. What's up with the word C-U-N-T? Some say it is the single most offensive word in the English language. Why should a word that describes the female genitalia be regarded as the ultimate taboo word? Personally I like the word cunt and I use it on a daily basis (eg "who's that cunt then?" "send the cunt an email and see if he's up for this assignment." "I don't think I recognise this cunt - do you know him?") It is far, far less offensive than the word "nigger". And far less cringe-worthy than using the word "pussy" when speaking of female genitals.