This is idiotic, words evolve, they take on new connotations and new meanings over time.
case and point, my above usage of the word idiot, does anyone find that offensive? If you take offense to the usage of the word retard, then idiot should be even more offensive.
Idiot | Definition of Idiot at Dictionary.com:
This whole issue is just pure hypocrisy, over an accepted connotation and derivative meaning of the word retarded. Its usage was not even intended as a derogatory slur.
Whining about political correctness one day, then taking offense over a colloquially accepted usage of a word the next day is rather hypocritical IMO.
And Misterman, as to your post above about family of the retarded.. that is I, my brother is mentally retarded, and in fact would fit the definition of idiot I posted above
Making an issue of this is both ****ing retarded and hypocritical. She is using her handicapped child for an excuse to play the victim here, she chose politics, she chose the national stage, don't tell me that she is this thin skinned, it is all a front for some gimmicky political points.
