View Single Post
Old 06-27-2023, 07:42 PM   #52
Cecil Terwilliger
That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop
 
Cecil Terwilliger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Springfield Penitentiary
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by sa226 View Post
It's anecdotal of course, but I witnessed the parents of a child with downs syndrome get extremely upset in a parent/school administration meeting, when another parent used the word in the manner that everyone here wants to use it.

I was pretty neutral on its usage before that, after witnessing how upset they were, I don't think I've said it since.

Weird crusade to try and bring back a word that can upset people to that extent.
I’m upset by your use of the word crusade. I find it offensive. You should stop using that word.
Cecil Terwilliger is offline   Reply With Quote