The R Word

 I think that the word retard can be acceptable at some times and unacceptable at others. I think if you say the word retard to the wrong person then it can be very hurtful and unacceptable. I also think that some people are too sensitive to the word and they aren't really affected by it. People shouldn't call handicapped people retards or say it around them and make them feel uncomfortable. If it really bothers people then you shouldn't say it around those people but if you are talking around people you know it wont affect i think its acceptable. People also cannot ban a word because some people are going to use it anyway so there is really no way to make it illegal effectively. I believe that the R word is okay as long as people don't hurt other peoples feelings by saying it.