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Originally Posted by mattylad
I think the term mentally defective is only offensive to someone who is mentally defective.
Wrap it up in whatever nicey nicey terms you want, but if someone is defective mentally then they are mentally defective and just because you do not like the term being used for you & yours does not mean that it cannot ever be used for other people.
As for the nig word, well they use it themselves...
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Well if its offensive to a Brain Injured person then it shouldn't be used in general terminology then should it. I dont know anyone who is involved with people who have been disadvantaged in this way, who would feel comfortable using or hearing that term used. I know its difficult sometimes trying to use a concise term that conveys meanings without giving offence, the term Disabled is objected to by some, but seems to be the most accepted term nowadays! As you say because i'm close to the situation it perhaps makes me more sensitive than others who are not, but i must admit if someone did call my son a Mental Decfective to his face, i'd have difficulty in restraining myself from thumping them!
Best Regards - Taggy