are you allowed to beat the hell out of retarded people...

Originally posted by inimalist
how is that awesome? My nose has a bend in it because of some idiot trailer trash, peckerwood caveman.

I'll tell you why it makes you awesome below:

Originally posted by inimalist
though, I felt mad tough, the guy didn't knock me down before he was restrained 🙂

That's what makes it awesome! That would be scary to break a dude's nose and he just stood there, staring at me like he was going to kill me.

And, the awesomess would increase if you won.

However, you wouldn't be awesome at all if you started it.

One of the most awesome posters here is Jaden. He beat the crap out of two thugs, AT THE SAME TIME, when they pulled a knife on him and tried to mug him!

Originally posted by dadudemon
That's what makes it awesome! That would be scary to break a dude's nose and he just stood there, staring at me like he was going to kill me.

people told me it looked really tough after, and everyone was surprised he actually broke my nose (apparently I don't have a glass chin), but no, like, I don't think being able to get hit in the face is an awesome skill by any means.

Originally posted by dadudemon
And, the awesomess would increase if you won.

I don't think so, I'd feel like I would have lost something had I needed to be violent. I'm really proud that I've never had to seriously throw a punch at anyone

Originally posted by dadudemon
One of the most awesome posters here is Jaden. He beat the crap out of two thugs, AT THE SAME TIME, when they pulled a knife on him and tried to mug him!

ya, I'm no Jaden, but I've heard the story. lol, I'm trying to bulk up a little so I can take some boxing/MA, but I really don't think there is a lot to be proud of in hurting others. Its great he wasn't mugged, and I agree with his actions, I just wouldn't feel like the man after that... I'd feel like an ape or something.

Originally posted by inimalist
people told me it looked really tough after, and everyone was surprised he actually broke my nose (apparently I don't have a glass chin), but no, like, I don't think being able to get hit in the face is an awesome skill by any means.

I wouldn't fault you AT ALL if he started it and hit you first, like he did. Non-violence is good. However, sometimes it's okay to beat someone back. Self-defense.

You're no Jesus. Don't turn the other cheek. Hell, you only have one nose. haha

Originally posted by inimalist
I don't think so, I'd feel like I would have lost something had I needed to be violent. I'm really proud that I've never had to seriously throw a punch at anyone

Simple. You would have lost your temper. However, had they not pulled him off of you, it would have been close to ludicris for you not to defend yourself. You could die. 😐

Originally posted by inimalist
ya, I'm no Jaden, but I've heard the story. lol, I'm trying to bulk up a little so I can take some boxing/MA, but I really don't think there is a lot to be proud of in hurting others. Its great he wasn't mugged, and I agree with his actions, I just wouldn't feel like the man after that... I'd feel like an ape or something.

Dude. You ARE an ape. 😆 We are apes.

And, yeah, bulking up should be no problem for you with your insulin being taken at each meal.

I would argue that no, you're not allowed to beat the hell out of anyone. I think self defence would be understood but beating the crap out of someone - not so much.
Retarded or not.

(is retarded politically correct? What is the general PC word for retarded people?)

Originally posted by lil bitchiness
I would argue that no, you're not allowed to beat the hell out of anyone. I think self defence would be understood but beating the crap out of someone - not so much.
Retarded or not.

(is retarded politically correct? What is the general PC word for retarded people?)

Mentally impaired.

Alternatively gifted.

😐

Wait, my coworker says it's developmental disability.

Originally posted by lil bitchiness
I would argue that no, you're not allowed to beat the hell out of anyone. I think self defence would be understood but beating the crap out of someone - not so much.
Retarded or not.

(is retarded politically correct? What is the general PC word for retarded people?)

There isn't one. Pretty much every word or phrase you could use will be the offensive one to someone else.

Originally posted by Symmetric Chaos
There isn't one. Pretty much every word or phrase you could use will be the offensive one to someone else.

You know what threw me off the most? ''Brainstorming''.
You cannot 'Brainstorm' anymore, you can only 'mind-map' now because brainstorming is offensive to people with epilepsy.

What THE hell!?

Originally posted by dadudemon
Mentally impaired.

Alternatively gifted.

😐

Wait, my coworker says it's developmental disability.

Developmental disability...that sounds about right, very PC-ish.

Originally posted by lil bitchiness
You know what threw me off the most? ''Brainstorming''.
You cannot 'Brainstorm' anymore, you can only 'mind-map' now because brainstorming is offensive to people with epilepsy.

What THE hell!?

😂

Is there a single person with epilepsy who would actually be offended?

Originally posted by inimalist

ya, I'm no Jaden, but I've heard the story. lol, I'm trying to bulk up a little so I can take some boxing/MA, but I really don't think there is a lot to be proud of in hurting others. Its great he wasn't mugged, and I agree with his actions, I just wouldn't feel like the man after that... I'd feel like an ape or something.

People think it's a more intimidating situation than it actually is to get mugged. Fact is that someone who pulls and knife on you and TELLS you they are going to stab you isn't going to stab you. They just want you to think that so you'll give them the money. The last thing they expect is for you to punch them in the face. You'll rarely see a more surprised look in your life.

Originally posted by dadudemon
Mentally impaired.

Alternatively gifted.

😐

Wait, my coworker says it's developmental disability.

mentally handicapped

a developmental disability is a specific condition

like sym said though, there is nothing that those looking to be sensitive about terminology wont find to be offensive, because of the nature of what it is describing. The "the world is fair and equal" PC garbage sort of falls apart with mental disability, and likewise, we have a history of terms that people thought were PC that merely become school yard insults.

I got into so many debates in clinical psych about this...

Originally posted by lil bitchiness
You know what threw me off the most? ''Brainstorming''.
You cannot 'Brainstorm' anymore, you can only 'mind-map' now because brainstorming is offensive to people with epilepsy.

What THE hell!?

Oh. Em. Gee.

That's retarded.

I can understand Costco taking that doll off their shelves because it was a black baby that had a monkey and the product was called "My lil' Monkey. That's PC. Despite the maker of the dolls having an asian one and a white one, it's quite obvious that some older African Americans would find it offensive.

Sometimes, being PC can be taken too far, though.

Idiot, moron, etc. I think ALL of those were proper psychological terms. Time turned those into insults.

Same thing with Retard.

Originally posted by inimalist
mentally handicapped

a developmental disability is a specific condition

like sym said though, there is nothing that those looking to be sensitive about terminology wont find to be offensive, because of the nature of what it is describing. The "the world is fair and equal" PC garbage sort of falls apart with mental disability, and likewise, we have a history of terms that people thought were PC that merely become school yard insults.

I got into so many debates in clinical psych about this...

Didn't see this.

Yeah. I tried explaining to my homie that "idiot" was NOT an insult, back in da day. He didn't believe it. I had no internetz at the time to pwn him with, though.

Originally posted by lil bitchiness
You know what threw me off the most? ''Brainstorming''.
You cannot 'Brainstorm' anymore, you can only 'mind-map' now because brainstorming is offensive to people with epilepsy.

What THE hell!?

Originally posted by dadudemon
I wouldn't fault you AT ALL if he started it and hit you first, like he did. Non-violence is good. However, sometimes it's okay to beat someone back. Self-defense.

You're no Jesus. Don't turn the other cheek. Hell, you only have one nose. haha

Simple. You would have lost your temper. However, had they not pulled him off of you, it would have been close to ludicris for you not to defend yourself. You could die. 😐

you misunderstand me

I'm all in favor of fighting back. and if I had to, I would.

Having to, however, would take a part of my humanity that I feel is important to me. This type of behaviour need be left in the jungles. That I have no choice depresses me more about the condition of our society than makes me feel alright about having to hurt someone.

like, if I need to, I'll throw an exacto-knife or a wrench in my pocket when I go out. Not to start things, obviously, but you know...

Originally posted by dadudemon
Dude. You ARE an ape. 😆 We are apes.

I wasn't speaking literally.

Honestly, even if I won, and mopped the floor with the guys face, I wouldn't feel proud. It would be hard not to be ashamed.

Not that I don't think it was necessary, not that I would ever judge someone who did it, not that I wouldn't encourage people to defend themselves as violently as they feel necessary, its that, the action, to me, is so primitive, even having to do it in self defense is demeaning. Violence is demeaning to society in general.

Originally posted by dadudemon
And, yeah, bulking up should be no problem for you with your insulin being taken at each meal.

ya, its pretty good now that my body isn't eating itself to survive

Originally posted by jaden101
People think it's a more intimidating situation than it actually is to get mugged. Fact is that someone who pulls and knife on you and TELLS you they are going to stab you isn't going to stab you. They just want you to think that so you'll give them the money. The last thing they expect is for you to punch them in the face. You'll rarely see a more surprised look in your life.

I hear you. I actually agree, I wouldn't be scared that some guy who pulls a knife is going to cut me up, else he probably would have lead with the stab.

I don't have the requisite skills, nor any possessions worth the risk, imho, but ya, go kicking some muggers' asses.

Originally posted by inimalist
you misunderstand me

I'm all in favor of fighting back. and if I had to, I would.

Having to, however, would take a part of my humanity that I feel is important to me. This type of behaviour need be left in the jungles. That I have no choice depresses me more about the condition of our society than makes me feel alright about having to hurt someone.

like, if I need to, I'll throw an exacto-knife or a wrench in my pocket when I go out. Not to start things, obviously, but you know...

Cool.

I don't go out of my way to get into fights, as well. In fact, these days, I find myself going out of my way to avoid fights.

Originally posted by inimalist
I wasn't speaking literally.

I was being a smartass.

Originally posted by inimalist
Honestly, even if I won, and mopped the floor with the guys face, I wouldn't feel proud. It would be hard not to be ashamed.

Not that I don't think it was necessary, not that I would ever judge someone who did it, not that I wouldn't encourage people to defend themselves as violently as they feel necessary, its that, the action, to me, is so primitive, even having to do it in self defense is demeaning. Violence is demeaning to society in general..

All that would be necessary is enough force to end the situation. One swift punch to the temple, and he's out. One punch. Problem solved.

Especailly if he doesn't box, or anything like that. He should go down with one well placed punch. Done quickly enough, it will save injury on both ends, cept the concussion part of it.

Originally posted by inimalist
ya, its pretty good now that my body isn't eating itself to survive

Glad to "hear."

Originally posted by dadudemon
Idiot, moron, etc. I think ALL of those were proper psychological terms. Time turned those into insults.

Same thing with Retard.

Retarded is still a medical term, I believe.

Punching someone in the temple is just irresponsible. You can kill people that way.

Originally posted by §P0oONY
Punching someone in the temple is just irresponsible. You can kill people that way.

*punches in the temple*

Is he dieded?

Originally posted by Symmetric Chaos
Retarded is still a medical term, I believe.

I would think you're correct.

My educated guess would be that retarded is related to French word 'retard' which means late or delay. 'Retardataire' means a latecomer.

So it sort of makes sense...

Originally posted by lil bitchiness
I would think you're correct.

My educated guess would be that retarded is related to French word 'retard' which means late or delay. 'Retardataire' means a latecomer.

So it sort of makes sense...

It comes from latin meaning "to slow down", I believe. And into English it probably came through French.