People say it all the time, usually without thinking. They use it for name calling to express humor, anger, disappointment, or even jealousy. Retard. Individuals don't think of the true meaning of the word when they express it. People forget that there are actually people that are physically or mentally retarded. They can't help that they are like that, and they have all the reasons to be offended when someone mocks someone else by comparing them to who those who are handicapped. Would you like someone to make fun of another by using a characteristic you have, or even your name?
~"OMG you're such a (insert your name here!) I can't stand you!" <-- sounds rude right?
She's right you know? She's a human being. Just like you. and me. And the person sitting next to you. Everyone deserves respect. How would you like it if people judged you on something you have or who you are? Brown or blue eyes, blonde or brown hair, tall or short, skinny or large. It's stereotyping. Calling someone the R word is categorizing them into someone they're not. Sure there's people that have special needs and such, but that doesn't make them a R. It makes them unique. Something that should be appreciated, not mocked.
Here's a little challenge for you: Count how many times you use the R word in like a week. After the week is over, remember that number and think of different words to use. For every different word you think of (that is not derogatory!), apologize to those who you have hurt by calling them a R.
Prize: You're a better person. :)
checkkk itttt outttttt! --------> http://www.r-word.org/
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