Using ableist language as insults is always bad, even if the words seem innocuous. Some may reference the “euphemism treadmill” to try to justify their behavior, but it’s crucial to understand that the treadmill is merely a linguistic observation. It does not exist to normalize ableist behavior.
what is the euphemism treadmill for those who dont want to google
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the better strategy might be to investigate and challenge what forces cause people to use ableist insults
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True. Or just discard their attempts to taint the language. Like how some slurs have been reclaimed.
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