So one word is offensive to you, the other word is offensive to others. But f*** them, they ain't got no right to be offended, cause it don't hurt no one.
Retard, insults those born with special needs, or disabilities. I dont think much more needs to be said, the physical diabilties they endure is a daily battle and most of the special needs folks I know have more grace than those who dont. I have not heard one of them express bitterness over the difficulties they were born with, there is something really low life about trying to add more weight to a genuine physical weight or problem.
As for names I have been called a redneck, honkie, cracker, whatever, and I would be more likely to laugh at myself and toss a white trash label out at myself in the process. It doesn't have to be a problem and it is not, it is that simple.
Be proud of who you are and try not take it to seriously.
And I see the Redskin tag in the same way. If I was convinced that a majority of native Americans were offended, I would be more accommodating. I was raised using the N word in the 60s, but after I learned as a teenager how hurtful and offensive the term was, I changed my ways or habit.
I would do the same in this case but I haven't seen any widespread outrage just a few self apponted folks trying to screw with a buisness model that has existed since 1933. And one that is far more postive than negative.
http://www.redskins.com/community/charitable-foundation.html
I would respect the handful of protesters more if they applied their energy toward more worthy causes like the linked example. BTW, I did adopt a special needs child, and I think the latter suggestion applies toward the protesters as well. I could have dwelled on being a redneck and the associated grievances, but I embraced it and found something better to do. I think they should too.
