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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So are we going to rename the "mute" function on electronic equipment? Totally ban the words "dumb," "stupid," "crazy," and "insane" from our vernacular? What about "blind?" No more references to blind dates, window blinds, blind experiments, or other such references?

When saying "that's retarded," the VAST, overwhelming majority of people aren't using the term in reference to people with intellectual disabilities. Words themselves aren't "bad," but context matters. If you want to start forbidding or shaming people against using certain phrases (that are removed from their original references), then you've got to apply it across the board - with the above terms, and then some. [/quote

Sorry, I don't buy this argument.  "That's retarded" in the context you are describing derives its meaning solely from its use as a derogatory term used for people with intellectual disabilities.

Besides, no one is "banning" it - as in the state arresting or fining someone for using it.  I'm so tired of hearing people make claims like this when others try to raise awareness of how certain words or phrases can be offensive.  People might be judging your lack of judgment in using the term, but they're not sending you to jail.
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