1. 
   Mama Zen said:
   March 2nd, 2010 on 10:53 am

   Thanks for the heads up on this!
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   Julia @ Easy Eco To Go said:
   March 2nd, 2010 on 1:16 pm

   Awesome! I hate to admit that I used to use that word many years ago. Then when me dad got remarried his wife’s daughter was mentally challenged. She’s sweet and kind and I’ve never used that word since (12 yrs). Oh, and I may not be as youthful as i once was but I still to the pledge.
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   blueviolet said:
   March 2nd, 2010 on 2:14 pm

   Oh my daughter has been pushing for this for years! I didn’t realize there was a formal campaign. Excellent!
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   brian miller said:
   March 2nd, 2010 on 2:19 pm

   thanks for briging this to light…i really cant stand that word…
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   Cara said:
   March 2nd, 2010 on 2:55 pm

   It’s interesting. I had a brother with Down’s Syndrome. He died years ago. As is often the case with DS kids, he had other physical problems, and they took his life when he was just 6. It was a tough time for our family. Anyway. When he was alive, and for a long time after, “retarded” was not only commonly used, but accepted as label for children/people with mental delays.

   Now, it is just another in a long list of words that have become outdated and un-PC. But no matter what words people use, there will always be negative slang. People can be insensitive, hurtful assholes. Which is why I don’t understand these sorts of campaigns. The people who are going to call someone a retard are not going to sign up. They know of it’s hurtful nature, that’s WHY they use it.

   So, yes, I agree that people shouldn’t use the word. But the word isn’t really the problem, it’s nasty people. And sadly, they’re not going anywhere.
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   sheila Reply:
   March 2nd, 2010 at 3:12 pm

   True….those that use the word won’t sign on. BUT….it does spread awareness and I’ll be there’s a lot of people who might think twice. :0) Ya never know. Sad story, Cara. That has to have been one of the most traumatic things a family has to go though. Times sure have changed with how we view things and things we’ve learned. In a perfect world………….

6. 
   Alissa Collins said:
   March 2nd, 2010 on 6:48 pm

   Sounds like a great campaign!

   makes me feel sorta immature for posting about Vajazzling today. lol
   Alissa Collins´s last blog ..To Vajazzle or not to Vajazzle… that is the question!

7. 
   Jodi said:
   March 2nd, 2010 on 8:00 pm

   I don’t like that word either. I think it is an awesome campaign. Thanks for posting!!!
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8. 
   arizonamamma said:
   March 3rd, 2010 on 12:07 am

   Really, the word is just as ignorant as the “n” word. I can’t even type it out.
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9. 
   Marie said:
   March 3rd, 2010 on 1:53 am

   It’s a hurtful word when used to hurt, demean, or inflame others. That’s what needs to end. Campaigns like this will make people think twice.
   Marie´s last blog ..Just Snuggle

10. 
    Jannie Funster said:
    March 3rd, 2010 on 2:56 pm

    People still use the R word? Really? How uncool. I thought we were already so past that.

    lol on “Vajazzling” above!
    Jannie Funster´s last blog ..The Blog Party (a poem)

11. 
    Serendipity is Sweet said:
    March 3rd, 2010 on 4:28 pm

    I wasn’t aware of the campaign. Thanks for sharing. I hate that word.
    Serendipity is Sweet´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday

12. 
    Nezzy said:
    March 3rd, 2010 on 4:38 pm

    To that I say AMEN! As a retired Special Ed educator I would truly tire of watching the ‘normal’ students use retard to describe my students!

    Thanks for drawing attention to the awareness!!!

    You have yourself one fantastic day!!!
    Nezzy´s last blog ..WE’RE OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD!

13. 
    Holly L said:
    March 3rd, 2010 on 4:55 pm

    Great movement. I never use that word now…but must admit when I was younger it was kind of the word to describe a lot of stuff….BUT thankfully I grew up and figured out how to not be an idiot.
    Holly L´s last blog ..DIY Day….Chick on a Stick

14. 
    Amy said:
    March 3rd, 2010 on 5:40 pm

    I hope they reach their goal..
    Amy´s last blog ..Princess Time..

15. 
    Janene said:
    March 4th, 2010 on 7:54 pm

    I did this yesterday, too. Wanted to write a post about it all day – but never got around to it. The button is too big for my sidebar and I’m not computer savvy enough to fix it.

    Bravo for participating, too!
    Janene´s last blog ..Admitting you have a problem – is it the first step?

16. 
    mommymommymommy said:
    March 5th, 2010 on 6:55 am

    Happy Friday Follow! I am a new follower! My blogs are numbers 166, 167 and 169!

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    Thanks for visiting my KISS-Keep It Simple Sister blog! I intensely dislike anything complicated!
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