re: Is The Word "Retarded" Offensive?

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I think its used correctly, as opposed to words like "gay" that are only used because of their negative connotation. I find people usually use "retarded" for somebody or something not using max brain power. That's pretty much what the word means. Is it really offensive to use an appropriate word to convey a specific thing to someone?

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Eh, I think in general it's used to be offensive in the same way that gay or **** is.

I think it's retarded to word police and get offended about little things like this, but I also see their point.