to those who are actually retarded? Today I saw a question directed at Christians in the R&S section, asking: "Retardians, how much did your cult cost you today?". The questioner's intent was to insult Christians & assumed incorrectly that churches are only after money. I've heard the word "retarded" used many times in a derogatory way to say that a person is stupid. Retarded people are not stupid. They are mentally disabled. Big difference. Stupidity comes from a lack of basic common sense & implies foolishness. Those who are retarded truly can't help their condition. My brother was retarded (Down's Syndrome) & he had more class, good character & couth than many people I know. He accepted everyone who accepted him. He didn't care how a person believed, what they looked like, or anything else - only how they treated him. He is dead & it offends me when others use his condition to insult someone. Just wondering if others disapprove of such a blatant misuse of a word.
2007-05-27
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Chimichanga to go please!!
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