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Well, you are the government
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this post was submitted on 11 Feb 2025
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It's a euphemism from the 60's, saying "mentally retarded" instead of "moron", "imbecile" or "idiot", which were actual medical terms. https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/moron-idiot-imbecile-offensive-history
That's like you arguing that the n-word isn't a slur because it derives from "a definition", a colour. Or more accurately a euphemism for the n-word would be non-offensive per your logic.