Mentally disabled 'self-advocates' oppose use of word 'retarded'

Read the following article and respond to the following questions:

1. Do you think that banning the term mental retardation will actually increase the use of the title in a derogatory manner?

2. Do you believe psychologist should have to revise their diagnosis terminology to protect the feelings of an individual?

3. Do you believe that the term mental retardation is a derogatory term in and of itself?