Apparently the word retarded deeply affects some DU members (reply pulled from GD)

[MiddleFingerMom]

9. There ARE multiple definitions for the word "retarded", but knowing that its MAIN and most...

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... frequent usage offends MANY people because of its all-too-common hurtful usage directed
at people they care deeply about and STILL insisting on using it because they should "lighten
up" defines YOU pretty well. That's for YOUR enlightenment and edification.
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The "f-word" can also mean a bundle of sticks -- but usage of it would simply be a not-very-clever
passive-aggressive means of offending someone. Bundle of sticks/kindling would suffice.
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Especially when there are sites like thesaurus.com at your fingertips. If your vocabulary is so
limited that you can't come up with a non-offensive alternative on your own, I highly recommend
it.
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I've got "Mom" in my name. Look the word up.
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http://thesaurus.com/browse/retarded?s=t
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BTW, I stopped using your argument in junior high school... maybe even high school. Your results
may vary.
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