Spread the Word to End the Word On March 3rd.

Many people don't realize what they are saying when they use the word 'retarded.' It's offensive, especially to those who have intellectually disabled people who mean a lot to them. The "r-word" was used years ago to diagnose those with mental and intellectual disorders, they used the term "mentally retarded," to be more precise. If you have noticed, many people throw this word around like it is nothing, in fact, I am sure you have before. Even if you are joking with a friend, it truly is not funny. The way that society is using the word is by replacing the word 'stupid' with the word 'retarded.' Those who are intellectually disabled are not stupid, in fact, their minds are probably capable of doing things we could never possibly imagine. All I ask is that you stop throwing this word around as if it has no meaning, and as if it is nothing. Actually, this word is offensive even when one tries to use it in it's correct form. Let's say you said, "I tried to help a retarded man out to his car.." That is offensive. You know why? Because of what society has made of the word 'retarded.' If it were to have never been thrown around the way it has, it probably wouldn't be offensive to use that word in it's 'correct form.' But now, nothing about that word is right. Next time you feel yourself about to say this horrific word, why not try and catch yourself in the act and say, "You're re...diculous," instead of saying "You're retarded." Change this habit, because it not only offends people but it also makes yourself look bad.

With this link, take a pledge to end the word forever, and spread the word to end the word.

END THE WORD.

Thank you.