Special Olympics aims at ending the derogatory use of the "r-word"

[minDyG]

I used to let this word slip all the time. Now, I'd say I use it infrequently, but unfortunately I don't flinch when I hear myself say it the same way I would if I called something "gay" in association with negativity. I know people are sick of having to tiptoe around to keep from hurting everyone's feelings, but this is definitely a touchy subject, and I would never want to inadvertently hurt someone I care about by speaking without thinking.