I completely agree. I've been trying not to say the word 'Retard' anymore, it's difficult though, it's become such a habit. And I do apologise for ever using it before. But there's really no reason why the words 'Retard', 'Nigger' and 'Faggot' shouldn't all be treated as equally offensive and prohibited, at least in principle. They're all slurs, they're all used to put down people for who they are, and to insult others by comparing them to these people.
Is it normal that I get upset when I hear someone use the word "retarded"?
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I completely agree. I've been trying not to say the word 'Retard' anymore, it's difficult though, it's become such a habit. And I do apologise for ever using it before. But there's really no reason why the words 'Retard', 'Nigger' and 'Faggot' shouldn't all be treated as equally offensive and prohibited, at least in principle. They're all slurs, they're all used to put down people for who they are, and to insult others by comparing them to these people.