re: #893 Talking Point Detective

You can make fun of it if you want to, but for some people it is important. I’ve worked with people with “disabilities” for decades, and for some people it matters.

I take care of a brother who has schizophrenia. That is how I refer to him. IMO, it is somewhat diminishing to refer to him as a schozophrenic - thus seeming to reduce him to that one attribute. I don’t take personal offense, as I assume people don’t intend it that way, but I also don’t see any reason why people would make it a point to not change how they use the language.

Sorry. I didn’t mean to make fun. I try to refer to people the way they prefer to be referred to, if I am aware of the preference. If not, I go for clarity and brevity.

I apologize.