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And several of those were formerly clinical descriptions of "mental retardation" -- "idiot" and "imbecile" for two -- exactly the same as "retard". The only dif
by acheron 12y ago
And several of those were formerly clinical descriptions of "mental retardation" -- "idiot" and "imbecile" for two -- exactly the same as "retard". The only difference is that they're further back on the euphemism treadmill.
You can argue against the use of certain words if you'd like, but you can't pretend that it's anything other than political correctness.
- Someone1234 12y agoIt shows a lack of professionalism, a poor vocabulary, and a general disrespect towards the mentally handicapped. It just isn't up to the standards that people expect in this day and age. You seem to think "political correctness" is some kind of dirty term, rather than just accepting that times change, and society has moved on. Homosexuals are no longer seen as a negative (per "gay" as a derogatory) and the mentally handicapped are no longer seen as being idiots or fools (per "retard" as a derogatory). It surprises me that some people simply do not appreciate this and how their use of language reflects on them as people.
- blumkvist 12y ago/me tips his fedora.