# Can we get rid of "retard" next?

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**Created:** [May 20, 2022, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-get-rid-of-retard-next/964755 "2022-05-20T11:27:58Z")
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### Author: ![GreysonCarlisle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a87d85/32.png) [@GreysonCarlisle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreysonCarlisle)
#### Post date: [May 20, 2022, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-get-rid-of-retard-next/964755/117 "2022-05-20T18:41:43Z")

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In Ed’s [most recent guidance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clarification-of-rule-against-hate-speech/964634), he said:

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> **No slurs or racist cheap shots.** Do not post slurs or other cheap shots against minorities, including but not limited to groups characterized by race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, or gender orientation.

Does that include disability, as well?

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