Quote Originally Posted by bdoughty View Post
As someone who has worked with athletes in the Special Olympics, would it be too much to ask not to use that word. Plenty of words to choose from but that one hits too close to home.
I save the word "retard" for the lamest of things. I don't think mentally challenged people like the ones you worked with would fall under that category. If you find it offensive, though, I'll find a better word next time.