Friday, March 11, 2011

Effort Seeks to End Use of 'R' Word


When Eileen Cavalier of Rochester hears someone insultingly use the word "retarded," she speaks up. Her 18-month-old son has Down syndrome.
"You realize when you say that, you're making fun of people like my son, Rory," she says. People are quick to say they mean no harm, but she tells them the word is still hurtful.

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