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That bothers me so much, when that is thrown at kids, then it IS hate speech.

We all have out own opinions and this is what makes us all who we are. But somewhere there has to be a line drawn. Especially in schools.

I’m not sure that the actual word ‘retarded’ is the problem.

I think it is instead how the word is used. When it is used as a form of aggressive humor, or as a way to get a cheap laugh at the expense of one who is mentally retarded then it becomes hate speech.

Think of the kid on the playground who points his finger in anger at another child and calls him a retard as a way to express his hate and contempt.

Then bump that up a notch and imagine the same scene, except replace the kids with adults.

My son is mentally retarded. But he is not stupid, obtuse, nor someone to be made fun of.

And he will one day get the fact that people are using him and others like him to put people down.

We are asking for respect to be shown to those who are mentally retarded, challenged, delayed, whatever term a person may choose to use.

How many remember that a faggot is simply the butt of a cigarette or a bundle of sticks when they point a finger and throw that word at another in anger?

My special needs daughter is “mentally retarded”, and sometimes describing her as being “retarded” is the best word I can use to help others understand why she is the way she is. I worry that if we as a special needs community try to make that word taboo, we will only further increase the negative stigma associated with all children who have disabilities. I want my community to understand my daughter and not be fearful of using a word that best describes her.

My hubby tried to get me to call the news station too, but I am not good in front of the camera. I was too scared! Not of being linked to our wonderful kiddos, but of stuttering and my own insecurities of myself!

The last video is perfection! Thank you for sharing it.