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It's called the euphemism treadmill[1]. It's nothing new, and it's a normal part of language. Attributing it to some sort of contemporary 'social justice campaign' seems very reactionary.

[1]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphemism#Euphemism_treadmill

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crying about a word is reactionary... especially when you are getting offended for other people who haven't asked for your help.

I don't think anyone is crying about it. Here's a simple thought experiment: would you use that word while sitting at dinner with a developmentally disabled child and his parents?

No simply because it was _deemed_ socially unacceptable. It has nothing to do with retard actually being used as a slur against people with mental disabilities.

I would. Because I don't talk down to people or change my speech patterns around people.

Unlike, say, those who "champion" people and then speak down to them.

https://www.inquirer.com/columnists/yale-study-white-liberal...

I prefer to talk to people as if they aren't handicapped (or less because they are POC) and can handle regular words.

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