Is the word "handicapped" offensive?

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11-12-2009, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

Am I the only one who doesn't understand how handicap and disability have different connotations?

Quote:

Originally Posted by littleowl33

Nope.

same here.

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