'Retarded' Objections
When words hurt, plus pirating music and finding neighborly peace.
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I am the parent of a developmentally disabled child. Friends and colleagues who are aware of this still often use the word “retarded” to describe things they find funny, different, disappointing, frustrating, difficult, or stupid. I know they don’t intend to insult me, but I cringe every time I hear that word. I tell myself these people are just speaking ... (Full article: 917 words)
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