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As long as it is used to define material instead of humans, Its fine!!
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Well, I'm with Mikey, any word that is used to demean another human being shouldn't be used. Not because it's politically correct, but simply because it's the right thing to do. I grew up in a family of racists and verbal abusers. Because of that, there are certain words that are not in my vocabulary or in my son's. I was hurt by words and I try never to use words that hurt, belittle or demean someone else.
People say sticks and stones can break your bones but words can't hurt? I call BS. Bruises and scars fade away but the words are just as hurtful and stay with you far longer. |
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mikey i agree words hurt but most people dont stop and think how hurtfull they can be you never know who over hears you youll never know how many hearts you break when things just come out of the mouth so freely
im not pointing fingers im just saying ive done it myself im sure i just hope someday we all would think alittle befor we speak thankd for hearing me yall have a great day |
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As long as it is used to define material instead of humans, Its fine!! Not to mention that retardant has a far different meaning than "retard". 
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As long as it is used to define material instead of humans, Its fine!! But you wanted to ban the word. Or is it just the word 'retarded'? Although things other than humans can be retarded(would you like some examples?), so is that ok or not? |
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Dan, I have never understood (and probably never will and certainly don't care much) why you get so defensive? You are certainly free to disagree or agree but I don't get your need to be so argumentative. You have your view, you expressed it. Cool. But why so belligerent in trying to force someone to your viewpoint?
Oh well, whatever. |
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I understand where Mikey is coming from. The use of the word retarded should be done away with when applied to people with disabilities either mental or not. Its degrading to hear it being used . And I am sure that being PC does suc most times. But there are times that we do show our lack of compassion and sensitvity to others.
OR look at this way... better to engage your brain before you open your mouth?.. to many to often don't do that.. Including myself at times. |
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Edited by
adj4u
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Fri 04/03/09 03:38 PM
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I would like to see the "retarded" word elimanated out of peoples vocabulary!! It is a movement that is taking National attention to make people more aware of how demeameaning that word is to some very special people. Here In Nebraska, we have the Special Olympics we are hosting next weekend which I vollenteer every year to help out. They are AMAZING in how much pure love and Joy they have for people and its just not politically correct to do so, its the RIGHT thing to do!!! then how would you describe the retarding of the fuel flow to the engine dang someone beat me to it lol any demeaning comment is uncalled for but where will the censorship stop sorry i will need to disagree with censorship |
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I would like to see the "retarded" word elimanated out of peoples vocabulary!! It is a movement that is taking National attention to make people more aware of how demeameaning that word is to some very special people. Here In Nebraska, we have the Special Olympics we are hosting next weekend which I vollenteer every year to help out. They are AMAZING in how much pure love and Joy they have for people and its just not politically correct to do so, its the RIGHT thing to do!!! then how would you describe the retarding of the fuel flow to the engine Again, the word in that context is of a completely different meaning. And I believe we're all intelligent enough to know that. |
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Edited by
Mikey117
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Fri 04/03/09 03:44 PM
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I would like to see the "retarded" word elimanated out of peoples vocabulary!! It is a movement that is taking National attention to make people more aware of how demeameaning that word is to some very special people. Here In Nebraska, we have the Special Olympics we are hosting next weekend which I vollenteer every year to help out. They are AMAZING in how much pure love and Joy they have for people and its just not politically correct to do so, its the RIGHT thing to do!!! then how would you describe the retarding of the fuel flow to the engine dang someone beat me to it lol any demeaning comment is uncalled for but where will the censorship stop sorry i will need to disagree with censorship |
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Dan, I have never understood (and probably never will and certainly don't care much) why you get so defensive? You are certainly free to disagree or agree but I don't get your need to be so argumentative. You have your view, you expressed it. Cool. But why so belligerent in trying to force someone to your viewpoint? Oh well, whatever. Im not forcing anything, im taking part in a discussion about the word 'retarded'. Im certainly not defending anything, or even arguing with anybody. But now you go and make this post, directly to me, complaining about the way i post. I find that a rather defensive and argumentative thing to do in itself, and i wasn't even talking to you. Maybe you should let Mikey talk for himself. |
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Dan, I have never understood (and probably never will and certainly don't care much) why you get so defensive? You are certainly free to disagree or agree but I don't get your need to be so argumentative. You have your view, you expressed it. Cool. But why so belligerent in trying to force someone to your viewpoint? Oh well, whatever. Im not forcing anything, im taking part in a discussion about the word 'retarded'. Im certainly not defending anything, or even arguing with anybody. But now you go and make this post, directly to me, complaining about the way i post. I find that a rather defensive and argumentative thing to do in itself, and i wasn't even talking to you. Maybe you should let Mikey talk for himself. |
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Don't pick on mikey
We're in love LOL. Hey mikey Love ya 
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I like the word, it has ooomph. I dont use it to refer directly to mentally handicapped or disabled people though. Calling people 'special' is pretty demeaning in itself. I call myself retarded, not anyone else....so I think I agree with you |
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Don't pick on mikey We're in love LOL. Hey mikey Love ya |
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I like the word, it has ooomph. I dont use it to refer directly to mentally handicapped or disabled people though. Calling people 'special' is pretty demeaning in itself. I call myself retarded, not anyone else....so I think I agree with you |
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I like the word, it has ooomph. I dont use it to refer directly to mentally handicapped or disabled people though. Calling people 'special' is pretty demeaning in itself. I call myself retarded, not anyone else....so I think I agree with you Uh, oh...I joined the wrong discussion...... |
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Dan, I have never understood (and probably never will and certainly don't care much) why you get so defensive? You are certainly free to disagree or agree but I don't get your need to be so argumentative. You have your view, you expressed it. Cool. But why so belligerent in trying to force someone to your viewpoint? Oh well, whatever. Im not forcing anything, im taking part in a discussion about the word 'retarded'. Im certainly not defending anything, or even arguing with anybody. But now you go and make this post, directly to me, complaining about the way i post. I find that a rather defensive and argumentative thing to do in itself, and i wasn't even talking to you. Maybe you should let Mikey talk for himself. I think Mikey speaks pretty well for himself, I was speaking for myself. I apologize if I offended you. Perhaps now you see the point, though. Even unintentionally, words can cause harm, whether it's just an annoyance (like me annoying you to whatever extent) or a bigger harm. Peace
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Would you not like to ban the word 'spastics' as well?
You cant ban ONE word. Why just ban that one? Maybe you do need to read 1984 |
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I think Mikey speaks pretty well for himself, I was speaking for myself. I apologize if I offended you. Perhaps now you see the point, though. Even unintentionally, words can cause harm, whether it's just an annoyance (like me annoying you to whatever extent) or a bigger harm. Peace You have nothing to apologise for, and you can say anything you like without any risk i will get offended. That is not possible for you to acheive. I was merely highlighting the fact you contradicted yourself by calling me defensive and argumentative, in a defensive and argumentative way. No harm done. |
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