End the R-Word!

As many of you know, my sister Ali has Downs Syndrome and I have worked with handicapped kids for years. I have ALWAYS hated the word "retarded". When I hear it, it is a punch in the gut to my sister and all the kids I have ever worked with. Many of you know that I will quickly say, "I hate that word.", and I do. Whole heartedly. Anywho, I am not the only one who feels this way.... www.r-word.org was formed and you should go there and pledge to speak out to people who use the word in inconsiderate ways... A lot of times, it is just kids who don't understand the derogotory meaning behind it. It is important to teach them that it is just not a nice word.