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[–] 5 points 13 hours ago (3 children)

One of my daughters has CP and we use the term ironically often… is retard really becoming a slur? We think it’s fine if you’re not special needs around these parts. However if you called a special needs person retarded then its basically fighting words.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 hour ago

    A slur is any insulting or disparaging remark. The r-word used as a way to make fun or tear down any individual is a slur. It hasn't even been used as a medical term for decades now. It doesn't matter the company you keep or if the recipient of said remark is "okay" with it. It's a slur and has been distasteful for a long time.

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