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Old 02-18-2003, 07:00 PM  
Sly_RJ
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Originally posted by UnseenWorld
I'm not even sure why "retarded" is such an issue. All "retardation" means is "slowed down." To me, "mentally challenged" is the ridiculous term. When will people learn it's the INTENT behind the word which is really offensive, not the term itself. (Take the current usage of the word "nigga" for example.)
When people call each other retard it's to put them down. Just like when you call someone ******.

I don't care either way, just pointing it out.
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