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- Lixie, on 10/12/2007, -6/+343No, it would have made the sign retarded.
- drewhenson, on 10/12/2007, -5/+277they forgot an apostrophe ... retards
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -6/+113Tard helmets 50% off........
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -14/+85Who cares about political correctness anyways.... wait seems to be everyone theses days. how lame
- ramageki, on 10/12/2007, -7/+77wow... I guess "Mentally Challenged Childrens Thriftstore" would have made the sign much too long?
- Cyre, on 10/12/2007, -2/+69What's wrong with it? It's a thrift store that benefits retarded kids.
- Spaceboy492, on 10/12/2007, -2/+69Owned and Operated by the Foundation of Retard Citizens of Ventura County, Inc.
Hey, maybe that's why! - sucks, on 10/12/2007, -9/+66sweet. i have a retarded child ive been meaning to sell for something...
- jamison18, on 10/12/2007, -3/+51that store is really close to my house. it's actually a very good charity organization that does some great things.
- VermiciousKnid, on 10/12/2007, -4/+47I thought it was gonna be something like:
"Nappy Headed Hos' Sports Supplies" - ajchavar, on 10/12/2007, -6/+42exactly, most people forget that retarded is a medical term.
- titlesaysitall, on 10/12/2007, -9/+45I suppose the submitter was too retarded to put a description.
- Robotsu, on 10/12/2007, -4/+37The proper and correct term *IS* "mental retardation", meaning "retarded" is the accepted and legitimate label for someone fitting the descriptions outlined in DSM IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which is the industry book).
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -2/+35I love that sign , being PC is pathetic , retarded is a perfectly acceptable word in my opinion.
"The arc" might agree also (Association for Retarded Citizens) , as far as they are concerned Retarded is an acceptable descriptor for a person , using retard to be derogitory towards someone is the problem. - zelig, on 10/12/2007, -6/+35I guess it's all relative. In the UK you can't use the word "spastic" jokingly without someone getting all over your *****.
- rompom7, on 10/12/2007, -6/+34'retarded' isn't offensive unless it is used in an offensive way. It's like how saying a gay guy is 'gay' isn't offensive, but saying a straight guy is 'gay' is offensive.
This is retarded. Buried as lame. See thats an offensive use of the word 'retarded', thats what makes it funny. Not a stupid legitimate store sign. Maybe if you're 13 you would find any use of 'retarded' funny in any context. - souperslim, on 10/12/2007, -9/+35finally we have a place to shop.
MENTALLY CHALLENGED CHILDERNS UNITE - BarleyWind, on 10/12/2007, -2/+24Do they sell ***** brown couches too?
- Logal, on 10/12/2007, -2/+23That definitely beats the "Salon for Nappy Headed Ho's" I was gonna open.
- Katarn, on 10/12/2007, -1/+20The store is named so because the profits go to helping retarded children. While it may not be well named, it isn't politically incorrect in context.
- Dolomite, on 10/12/2007, -3/+18Timmah!
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -1/+14What about - MEGA ***** - ?
http://www.uoregon.edu/~nmuntal/images/funny%20sign%*****.jpg - MacGyver2210, on 10/12/2007, -0/+12You see, now THAT would be offensive...but I laughed. I'm so going to hell.
- kylesellers, on 10/12/2007, -1/+13What's funny is that this is about 400 feet down the street from the "Abused and Neglected Children's Thrift Store" on Main Street in Ventura. I think they have some sort of rivalry going on...
I'm not joking--though it would be a funny joke if I was. - OdinEye, on 10/12/2007, -0/+12"...That isn't used anymore."
It absolutely is used anymore. "Mental Retardation" is the DSM-IV Axis II diagnosis given to a person who has a "subaverage intelligence" (generally less than 70 on a standard IQ test), deficits in adaptive functioning (which is measured with a different type of test), and for whom the onset of disability occurs prior to age 18.
There are efforts to change the term, with a number of contenders to replace it. The leading option is "Intellectual Disability". The terms to identify this area of disability have been replaced multiple times, primarily because the formal term becomes derogatory. Feebleminded, Moron, Idiot, and Imbecile were all previously formal terms for catergorizing different levels of mental retardation that were eventually replaced for the same reason.
It will likely be replaced in the near future (Perhaps in DSM-V), but it's still in place right now. - victorycig, on 10/12/2007, -3/+15Speaking of respect, Jimmy, insulting the digg community is not the best way to gain ours.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -3/+15That's NOTHING.
http://www.webspotter.com/popboffin/images/pho2.jpg - TheBSG, on 10/12/2007, -3/+15Retarded is a medical term for the mentally ill. The entire PC treatment of crippled, midget, dwarf, retarded, and other medical terms irks the hell out of me, considering I'm both crippled and a dwarf. PC is retarded.
- siszam, on 10/12/2007, -1/+12You are a perfect example of todays teachers and why parents should home school their children. You are making a legitimate term into an insult for no reason. You are a brainwashed, sold out, politically correct, government tool. How much are they paying for souls these days?
- retsamsaah, on 10/12/2007, -0/+11I'll second the user who's from my area. The two thrift stores really do a great service for the community/their representative organizations. For one they are huge, and make a lot of clothing/household goods affordable to people who really couldn't afford it. Secondly, in the back of each thrift store they have computers/electronics for dirt cheap. As a teenager it's a great place to pick up used computer equipment for really cheap prices. Like 5 bucks.
The sign for the Retarded Children's Store doesn't stand on its own though. It's relatively small, compared to the giant glass windows in front which tend to have merchandise displays/signs advertising their mission. Seriously, it's nothing to get worked up about. Both places are fantastic at both helping their intended individuals and making cheap stuff readily available. Plus, at least you know what you're supposing as compared to say the "Salvation Army?" I mean, when you buy from them, do you really know what cause you're supporting? I think the clarity is useful and if you happen to take offense take refuge in the fact that any "damage" they may do is offset by how much they contribute.
--An Ojai/Ventura native. - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -2/+13I work at a place that helps retarded people and the term used is "developmentally disabled".
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Being too politically correct lets someone know that their condition is soooo bad that it can't even be mentioned. I'd say that'd make them feel worse. - hoserjoe, on 10/12/2007, -0/+9In Iraq, a smart retarded child can be sold for suicide bombing. They can't be too retarded, though.
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/IRIN/0714b6986a598c2f7625a3ecdfb07073.htm
An excellent healthy retarded child can fetch up to $10,000 for suicide bombing duties (er, that should be "duty"). - theg58, on 10/12/2007, -4/+12It is not the store's problem,
Retarded was the political correct term, and they have to keep on changing it.
***** used to be the correct term. It just means black, what is wrong with that?
You don't see white people pissed off when you call them white.
Now African-American is wrong because they are not African. So you call them black,
Whats next?
Eventually we will have to call black people rgb(0,0,0) - andrewrocks, on 10/12/2007, -0/+8Haha! I clicked the link expecting to see some hilarious sign, and instead I see a Ventura fixture! Great to see Ventura on digg's front page! Retarded Children's is definitely the best thrift store in Ventura. I used to go there around twice a week when I worked at the Ventura Theatre (since it's right down the street). I remember being a little kid and thinking that the name was a little abrasive, but I got used to it. Hey, how bad can they be when the proceeds go to help the children in question.
805 Represent! - OdinEye, on 10/12/2007, -0/+8"As a teacher, I know the term "retarded" hasn't been used in many years. Depending on what level a person is, they are either "learning disabled" or "severe and profound."
This is not accurate. Mentally Retarded is still the accurate diagnostic term. Schools, which do not make medical diagnoses, often choose to use different terms, but the terms they apply are not accepted either globally or nationally, and in fact often vary from state to state and sometimes even from district to district. Some schools choose "developmentally disabled" while others choose "mentally challenged" and still others choose "cognitive disability". However, if they are diagnosed by a medical doctor or psychologist, all of these children will be diagnosed as mentally retarded.
A person with a learning disability is a person who specifically has deficits in educational achievement relative to his or her measured educational potential. A person with a learning disability will typically have an IQ in the average range, but have deficits in educational achievement in specific areas - e.g. an average IQ but reading achievement in the below-average range would indicate a learning disability in the area of reading.
Because a person with mental retardation has an IQ in the significantly below average range, he or she is generally not going to be diagnosed with a learning disability. You are correct that there are different levels of mental retardation, but "learning disabled" is not one of them. There are four levels - Mild, Moderate, Severe, and Profound.
As I mentioned - often schools use different terms, so it does not surprise me that you would think that the term is no longer used. The discrepancy between different entities is unfortunate because it causes confusion (as can be seen with many of the posts here). School systems don't have to meet a medical diagnosis, but rather specific, individual criteria for special education services and funding, so they can choose to use terms that the feel are politically more advantageous. However, the terms they choose don't change the actual formal classification system. - Goombellaofgoom, on 10/12/2007, -0/+8@ Disillusioned: Pics or it didn't happen.
- disillusioned, on 10/12/2007, -1/+8For what it's worth, I took a picture of a store in Taiwan called Hitler's Drink Shop, with a picture of a weird, pirate-y guy with a mustache...
- kingfoot, on 10/12/2007, -2/+9interesting, i kinda like this one! better than the usual "bury"
- ApplCmptrDood, on 10/12/2007, -1/+8Libba-Lah!
- lukas88, on 10/12/2007, -0/+7Have we collectively forgotten that "retarded" is just a fancy way of saying "slow"? And to label some of the people with downs syndrome as slow is being downright generous. "slow" doesn't usually cover the extent of it. I am not trying to be cruel, that is just the simple truth.
- ksponge, on 10/12/2007, -0/+6@ramageki (#6141843)
I used to work for a place called The ARC. The Association for Retarded Citizens. People love to hate words. - spookyttws, on 10/12/2007, -0/+6Seriously, to 'retard' is to slow. If anything the word 'retarded' is being nice.
- mpphan, on 10/12/2007, -0/+6Gives +5 retardedness points.
- zappo1776, on 10/12/2007, -1/+7In my town they call them "Special" not retarded.
- siszam, on 10/12/2007, -1/+7Mental retardation is an actual medical term. It is not a put down to call someone retarded anymore than it is to call someone with diabetes a diabetic. It is sickening and stupid to be offended when words are used correctly.
- InfinitySnatch, on 10/12/2007, -0/+6Silence, gypsy. Now surrender your tears.
- millerbrad, on 10/12/2007, -0/+6So basically, a word is OK until the "mean, bad people" start using it. Then it's politically incorrect, and we have to make up a new word. Give me a break...
- noseeme, on 10/12/2007, -0/+6In my philosophy, if it's the term medical textbooks still use, it's not politically incorrect.
Why do they still call it "mental retardation"...?
Because... That's exactly what it is, by both the dictionary definitions of "mental", and "retardation". - matthewf01, on 10/12/2007, -4/+9I have a picture I took driving by a place called "Midget Day Care"
- scottabing, on 10/12/2007, -2/+7Retarded was generally accepted as the most proper term well through the 70's. Take a look at some old photos...
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