Aladeen Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 I was merely demonstrating how offensive the word is after others tried to play it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Lombardi 18 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 What about his family, other people with Down's Syndrome, family members of people with Down's? The Canucks organization does a lot for people with disabilities, how do you think they would feel about it? Once again someone makes an excuse for retard being used in that context but has an issue when I threw it back at the people condoning its use. I was merely demonstrating how offensive the word is after others tried to play it down. They certainly seemed to find it more offensive when it was used towards them so maybe next time they will think twice before using it again. Oh yeah, and don't use RIP or Hodor might have another conniption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilduce39 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 I'm not suggesting it does, all I am saying is to directly use the word to insult is worse! Absolutely you're right sensitive language should be used, like I said I don't condone buddy's post but I think what Joey joe joe has done after the fact is worse. Generally calling people who in anyway disagrees with his behaviour "retards" - combined with the fact he works with people with down's syndrome, makes it no longer ignorance but his conscious choice. As for you last point, while I agree to a certain extent, we also have to be careful of pushing the danger zone to a point of the absurd. I would hate to see a world where people become prosecuted for using terms like black or asian or blonde. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilduce39 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Oh yeah, and don't use RIP or Hodor might have another conniption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aladeen Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Fair enough - and you have a good point about using it as an insult is, indeed, worse seeing as it used to be a clinical term. We're over-thinking it here though - those in our society who are sensitive to this (or any) particular word aren't going to hash through a multi-paragraph response explaining context. There is no denying that this word has been effectively "weaponized" in present vernacular and those sensitive are simply going to read the word and feel bad because of it - that's why I made the comment I did. Also, you're right - no prosecution haha. Just personally, I'm really trying these days not to bring in race/ethnicity unless it's pertinent to the conversation (and sometimes it's 100% appropriate.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyJoeJoeJr. Shabadoo Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 I'm not suggesting it does, all I am saying is to directly use the word to insult is worse! Absolutely you're right sensitive language should be used, like I said I don't condone buddy's post but I think what Joey joe joe has done after the fact is worse. Generally calling people who in anyway disagrees with his behaviour "retards" - combined with the fact he works with people with down's syndrome, makes it no longer ignorance but his conscious choice. As for you last point, while I agree to a certain extent, we also have to be careful of pushing the danger zone to a point of the absurd. I would hate to see a world where people become prosecuted for using terms like black or asian or blonde. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aladeen Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Anyone who thinks it is okay to use that word is that word, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddhas Hand Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Interesting viewpoint. and although it could be used back towards you I hope that we all learn something here and that if someone uses a word inappropriately (whether due to ignorance or malice) perhaps it might be best for everyone, to not get emotional about it but rather appeal to them intellectually. If they can't understand why it was wrong, I think it's best just to ignore/block/report them rather than firing back at them. I get you're not really like that and that word incites an deep emotional response in you, probably moreso due to your profession. But I think if we start firing back on level that they're on it really only perpetuates the problem rather than solving it in anyway. I apologize if I came across as rude or hash but I think this topic really stirs up a lot of emotions for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilduce39 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Apples and cars. Pat yourself on the back for making any connection to start with though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offensive Threat Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 In regards to the word Retard it has become a form of simple abuse through common usage as an insult. To use it to describe any person is now generally accepted to be insulting. Regardless of whether the word is technically correct or not. If you can make the distinction between technically correct and socially acceptable this should be pretty straightforward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilduce39 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Hodor is a girl, not your bro :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddhas Hand Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Hodor is a girl, not your bro :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddhas Hand Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 <p>Hodor wuz sarcastic bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus099 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 this escalated quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddhas Hand Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Can we go shopping together? Sex and the City marathon afterwards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 'retard' is nowhere near 'n word' IMO but i hope the rest of you guys are being argumentative for its own sake, otherwise you look a bit dumb i won't pretend to be completely rid of my childish language, but i'm super conscious of saying things like 'retard' and 'gay' in a negative context -- some childish habits die hard, but you certainly won't find me trying to justify them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucklehead Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 We got another one folks. Are we honestly debating whether it is okay to call someone with a disability a retard? I'm going to have to take notes in this thread so I can remember who you idiots are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillooet_Hillbilly Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 funny how a thread on lack of police training on various situations can be turned ass tea kettle over to people fighting on what offends them............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Wow, you people are retarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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