While “mental retardation” was originally introduced as a medical term in 1961 for people with intellectual disabilities, in the decades since, the R-word has become an insult used all too commonly in everyday language. Those who use the R-word often do so with little regard for the pain it causes people with intellectual disabilities—and the exclusion it perpetuates in our society.
Taken from specialolympics.org
So just call them assholes or cunts - get creative
No need for the r slur and parents' handed down phones going to kids is not as sensational as you seem to think
Google and their big tech buddies made their choice by supporting Trump's regime. I know actions have consequences is a concept that doesn't apply in the US, but elsewhere it does. Deal with it.
Oklahoma really isn't any better from what I could find on wiki. Cities big enough to have a zoo should hopefully provide a few safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people.
I wish you and your family well.
I'm surprisded your son and his partner need convincing. I'd be curious to understand why they wouldn't want to move. Is it a lack of places to go to?
It's a real dilemma, I recently read about trans people claiming asylum in Europe but being denied because the US are still considered a safe country. Which is not true for all of the US anymore.
I hope you have a safe trip!
Oh yes
Your tone seems very pointed right now
Ouch... edited and thx.