Question why do people feal the need to use the word retard?
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I'm not going to argue you on the "R" word...
I will say that the same passion that you are putting into the restriction of the "R" word could be used for Fat. Being overweight yes you can do something about, however, being more than just overweight is an extremely difficult problem. People have struggled with it all their lives. Living in the US I know a LOT of overweight people and to me calling someone Fat is no different, there are emotional and psychological causes to many cases. Yes you may be able to fix it (maybe) but in the end you are still insulting fat people. It digs just as deep for them as the parent of a special needs kid.
All I am saying is you are doing exactly what you are saying others shouldn't do. You are picking on (or saying it is okay to pick on fat people cause they can fix it) someone for what they look like. It's not how we should act.
Full disclosure on: I have used both the "R" and the "F" word.
Is it Too far from reality to think some people are just indifferent?
People that speak with their own personal expression in mind?
Not everyone is a Mr. Rogers, in fact most are the opposite; so others' personal problems might be a harsh reality they just don't care about..
Thing is.. you can't make them care. So why go through the trouble.
everyone can use this language at home any time they want.... in any situation they want..but calling someone fat on mfk would be a derogatory word that is not acceptible or permissable on mfk if it is meant in a degrading way.... and yes all these words are lumped into one big barrel if used inappropriately ... they are all equally not acceptible here.
No one is putting mr rogers on a pedestal.. he was far from reality and meant for small children.. all i am trying to express.. is to not be the one who comes off thinking your above everyone else.. if you are truly above everyone else.. you won't have to prove you are.."with name calling"
I will read the thread after I comment.
I can't recall ever callling someone that myself on the forum.
I think people use that word to make themselves feel superior.
Yet they do not realize that they beliittle themselves by the very use of it.
I can't recall ever callling someone that myself on the forum.
I think people use that word to make themselves feel superior.
Yet they do not realize that they beliittle themselves by the very use of it.
I use the word quite often. Mental retardation is when a person is unable to reach average mental capability and it does become a handicap.
Even people with average IQs do things that hint towards mental retardation. Even though that isn't true retardation, I say that is equivalent to what a retard would do.
Some words such as the n word are primarily derogatory. At one point, the word may have referred to African Americans in an unbiased tone, but it does not any more. Retard on the other hand, referees to somebody with mental retardation. It indicates that the person is intellectually challenged. Saying handicapped is better, is just preference. If handicapped became the term for anything that affects human performance, possible treatment or help would be impossible because you would never specify the condition. Somebody who is handicapped with a broken arm and somebody who is handicapped with mental retardation are different, and require different care, which is why the word retard is important.
Even people with average IQs do things that hint towards mental retardation. Even though that isn't true retardation, I say that is equivalent to what a retard would do.
Some words such as the n word are primarily derogatory. At one point, the word may have referred to African Americans in an unbiased tone, but it does not any more. Retard on the other hand, referees to somebody with mental retardation. It indicates that the person is intellectually challenged. Saying handicapped is better, is just preference. If handicapped became the term for anything that affects human performance, possible treatment or help would be impossible because you would never specify the condition. Somebody who is handicapped with a broken arm and somebody who is handicapped with mental retardation are different, and require different care, which is why the word retard is important.
I tried to read thru this thread but decided it's too retarded.
Uh-oh, now I better put on my flame-retardant suit. Later...
Uh-oh, now I better put on my flame-retardant suit. Later...
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