Helium.com | New Debate articles at Helium for Is the slang use of the word "retard" or "retarded" discriminatory? http://www.helium.com/debates/111682-is-the-slang-use-of-the-word-retard-or-retarded-discriminatory.xml New Debate articles at Helium for Is the slang use of the word "retard" or "retarded" discriminatory? en-us Copyright Helium.com Mon, 05 May 2008 19:39:55 GMT Mon, 05 May 2008 19:39:55 GMT No 'Retard' and 'retarded' are both common slang terms now, along with many other ones such as 'gay,' 'fat' and 'lame,' which all have their origins d... http://www.helium.com/items/1647313-retard Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:04:32 No Whether or not the word "retard" is discriminatory depends on the circumstances. One must consider the context and the speaker's intent. "Retard" c... http://www.helium.com/items/1646687-why-being-offended-by-the-word-retard-is-retarded Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:13:35