I hate how people throw around the word “retarded” like it’s no big deal. It DOES have consequences, it DOES hurt others, and it DOES reinforce the belief that people with mental disabilities are less than human and worthy of being used as an insult. Because even if you deny it, when you call someone ‘retarded’ you are comparing them to a person with mental disabilities.
I have a cousin with severe autism and he is a beautiful person who loves life.
So stop adding to the problem. Clean up your language. Better yet, don’t insult anyone at all. All it does is spread negativity and poison your own heart.
