I don't like how words like gay and retarded are used negatively like that. If the words are used that way and to refer to a set of people, it automatically brings a negative connotation when you talk about the people. I try to avoid using those types of expressions, but that's just my take on it. I'm not really offended if people use those words, but I can really see how someone would get offended. It doesn't look like it's going to change too soon, so it looks like gay and retarded people are just going to have to live with it. =/