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John

Russell , Kansas
20 hours ago
I have worked for people with disabilities for many years. My wife and I have not used this word for most of the time. We have corrected our kids and their friends on many occasions.
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sinothile

durban , south africa
1 day ago
I pledge & support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech & promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities starting at home and then to da world abroad.
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Taylor

Brighton , Michigan
1 day ago
The r-word is terrible. I fight to end the word in my school i get shot down and made fun of, but it's a thing worth fighting for.
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Jessica

Carlsbad , CA
1 day ago
I pledge to stop my friends and peers from using this word, and show them what other words can be used.
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Kayla

Vancouver , Washington
1 day ago
I made the effort a 10 years ago to stop using the "r-word" and because of that all my friends and family have done the same.
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Eva

Calabasas , California
1 day ago
I pledge and support the elimination of the word. I pledge to spread awareness of this hurtful word.
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Amy

San Antonio , TX
1 day ago
I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Jeremy

San Francisco , CA/US
1 day ago
I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Mallory


1 day ago
I pledge to not use this word in a demeaning way, and spread the word about the improper ways of using it, and how we shouldn't use it.
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Ashley

Fontana , California/US
2 days ago
I pledge to bring insults to a halting stop, and be more accepting to every body because we are all human. Love is in our nature!
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Kaiya

Mount Clemens , MI, USA
2 days ago
I'm so glad I stumbled upon this site. I pledge and support the elimination of the R-word.
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Vicky

Clinton , IA
2 days ago
I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
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