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Pledge your support to eliminate the demeaning use of the r-word.
I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabil...
erica
new york, Connecticut2054 hours ago
Poorly thought out? Inelegant? Worthless? What is it you are saying about me when you use that word?
Karla Handreesen
Del Sol, Algeria2104 hours ago
I don't have a kid with ID, but seriously, this tired word has run its course. Use the English language, people. There's no shortage of adjectives.
Bob Smith
Denver, Colorado2104 hours ago
With so many different ways to describe people and to describe things, why use the crutch of a hurtful cliché?
William Rickett
Boston, Massachusetts2104 hours ago
Using the R-word shows a sweeping disregard for the value of all people who have intellectual disabilities. Don't use the word.
Will Schermerhorn
Vienna, Virginia2104 hours ago
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