Learning Dificulties (also known as Mental Retardation)

Originally posted by The Grey Fox
Damnit not you again.

Originally posted by The Grey Fox
LISTEN; I am telling what the equivelent of 'Retardaton' is in the UK. I actually got it wrong; the phrase is 'Learning Difficulties', so you are sort of right. It is not a disabilty. Stop calling me a bigot (only one 't', moron), because a bigot is someone who discriminates because of what somebody is. Getting a word wrong is not a viable excuse for calling somebody a bigot.

Originally posted by Creshosk
Yes me again.

YOU are still the one trying to tie the word to those people. You are discriminating against them so yes you are a bigot.

Read my post and maybe you'll see I'm not saying 'disabilty' anymore, since I was wrong afterall. Being 'slow' is a difficulty, so no I'm not tying any words to them, I'm using the phrase used in the UK that means the same thing, so the word usage changes.

Originally posted by The Grey Fox
'Retards' are not dumb or stupid, they just do not have the capacity to learn as much as somebody without a MR. It wasn't their choice. Nevertheless, I know somebody who would be called a 'retard' who is very good at Maths, but not capable of much else.

... is it surprising to you that children in the schoolyard use terms to insult in ways that are not directly reflective of their medical usage?

And I'd be really hesitant to diagnose anyone as retarded without a proper psychiatric evaluation.

Originally posted by The Grey Fox
Also, I'm not offended when I'm called a retard, because it's not something to be ashamed of if you are (which I'm not).

🙄

Originally posted by The Grey Fox
My other point; do you (or anyone) hate them or dislike them for being how they are?

depends how they are. Serial killers are usually driven by compulsion, and can be very similar to other compulsive disorders.

If you are asking me about how I treat mentally handicapped people, the answer would be exactly how I treat other humans. Having worked with them for some years, I learned that they deserve neither our hate nor our pity. They are human.

Thank you for not only clarifying what I meant, but also for answering my question. I meant Mentally Handicapped, (although in the UK it's not really PC but I'm not too bothered) and so you proved me wrong and taught me something. So, thanks.

ya, you should ignore anything PC, especially when trying to talk about anything in a serious manner

I think that's fair to say. In the UK, they're now saying that the phrase 'Mixed race' is non-PC but I can't see why.

Originally posted by The Grey Fox
Read my post and maybe you'll see I'm not saying 'disabilty' anymore, since I was wrong afterall. Being 'slow' is a difficulty, so no I'm not tying any words to them, I'm using the phrase used in the UK that means the same thing, so the word usage changes.

So don't try to play your defensiveness over the term off on someone else:

http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/orexxtard?view=uk

retard

• verb /ritaard/ hold back the development or progress of.
• noun /reetaard/ derogatory a mentally handicapped person.

— DERIVATIVES retardation noun retarder noun.

— ORIGIN Latin retardare, from tardus ‘slow’.

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=67486&dict=CALD
retard Show phonetics
verb [T] FORMAL
to make something slower:
A rise in interest rates would severely retard economic growth.

retardant Show phonetics
noun [C or U], adjective
(a substance) that makes the progress or growth of something slower:
Pot plants are commonly treated with (a) growth retardant so that they retain their shape.
fire/flame retardant furniture (= furniture that does not burn easily)

retard Show phonetics
noun [C] OFFENSIVE
a stupid or mentally slow person:
I'm not playing with him, he's a total retard.

retarded Show phonetics
adjective OFFENSIVE OLD-FASHIONED
having had a slower mental development than other people of the same age:
mentally/emotionally retarded

the retarded plural noun OFFENSIVE OLD-FASHIONED
people with slow development, usually mental development:
The programme offers intermediate care for the mentally retarded.

retardation Show phonetics
noun [U] FORMAL
slow development, or development which is slower than it should be:
Severe iron deficiency can cause developmental delay and growth retardation.

Originally posted by Creshosk
You idiot. In Britain its used offensively, as in an insult.

So don't try to play your defensiveness over the term off on someone else:

http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/orexxtard?view=uk

retard

• verb /ritaard/ hold back the development or progress of.
• noun /reetaard/ derogatory a mentally handicapped person.

— DERIVATIVES retardation noun retarder noun.

— ORIGIN Latin retardare, from tardus ‘slow’.

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=67486&dict=CALD
retard Show phonetics
verb [T] FORMAL
to make something slower:
A rise in interest rates would severely retard economic growth.

retardant Show phonetics
noun [C or U], adjective
(a substance) that makes the progress or growth of something slower:
Pot plants are commonly treated with (a) growth retardant so that they retain their shape.
fire/flame retardant furniture (= furniture that does not burn easily)

retard Show phonetics
noun [C] [b]OFFENSIVE
a stupid or mentally slow person:
I'm not playing with him, he's a total retard.

retarded Show phonetics
adjective OFFENSIVE OLD-FASHIONED
having had a slower mental development than other people of the same age:
mentally/emotionally retarded

the retarded plural noun OFFENSIVE OLD-FASHIONED
people with slow development, usually mental development:
The programme offers intermediate care for the mentally retarded.

retardation Show phonetics
noun [U] FORMAL
slow development, or development which is slower than it should be:
Severe iron deficiency can cause developmental delay and growth retardation. [/B]

I already knew that 'Retarded' was an insult, (I won't insult you because I don't see reason to) that's what I meant. Why don't we just settle this? I was wrong, OK? Can we just be friends (well, y'know) and stop insulting each other?

Originally posted by The Grey Fox
I think that's fair to say. In the UK, they're now saying that the phrase 'Mixed race' is non-PC but I can't see why.

I'm so glad I am not Eurpoean

Originally posted by inimalist
I'm so glad I am not Eurpoean

I'm sad to say I am 😉

I'd rather be from Asia (specifically an Oriental country), or perhaps Argentina.

Argentina wouldn't be bad, but I am a huge fan of modern western luxuries. Go Canada 🙂

I personally love Canada, alongside Sweden and Japan, it's one of my favourite countries.

Originally posted by The Grey Fox
I already knew that 'Retarded' was an insult, (I won't insult you because I don't see reason to) that's what I meant. Why don't we just settle this? I was wrong, OK? Can we just be friends (well, y'know) and stop insulting each other?

I don't know are you going to go back on your word again?

Originally posted by Creshosk
Those were two British based dictionaries you realize that right?

I don't know are you going to go back on your word again?

Yes I'll go back on my word. I was wrong, inimalist and you both proved that not only to you but to me also.

Originally posted by The Grey Fox
Yes I'll go back on my word. I was wrong, inimalist and you both proved that not only to you but to me also.

Originally posted by Creshosk
I meant going back on your word about wanting to end this.

No, I won't go back on my word. I'd be happy to stop this silly argueing. Anyway, I was wrong so there's nothing to argue about right?

Originally posted by inimalist
wrong

do you know what the DSM is?

I see you are now Barker, PITT

So many........ Retards here...........

Retards on this thread right now: Yo Mom loves it

wait, there aren't any more