From CNN.com:
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[Special Olympics is calling] to Americans to recognize and rethink their use of the word "retard," or as the organization would prefer, the "R-word."
"Most people don't think of this word as hate speech, but that's exactly what it feels like to millions of people with intellectual disabilities, their families and friends," a statement about the campaign reads. "This word is just as cruel and offensive as any other slur."
The push for increased respect is being spearheaded by young people who are collecting pledges or vows to not use the word athttp://www.r-word.org/, and are leading online discussions on how people can get involved in this cause.
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Thoughts? Are you guys "r-word" abusers? Any of you volunteer with Special Olympics, or have family members or friends with intellectual disabilities?
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