Bingo!!
Too many on this board don’t get what’s so offensive about the word. As the mother of a 16 year old with Down Syndrome, I don’t take offense to the word being used, however, I do take offense when it’s used in such a derogatory manner. It’s extremely disappointing to see so many on this board who don’t get what’s so offensive about the way Rahm used the word. He used it to insult and demean.
My son being mentally retarded should not make him a second class citizen, but it’s the way some people obviously look at those who are mentally retarded.
He has the Mental Acuity of a eight year old and some difficulty with reasoning and walking. That being said, he is great to be around and he makes you appreciate the little things in life. His eyes light up over things that most of us take for granted.
God Bless you and your child.