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They replied to a comment that mentioned the word by explaining their experience, so they identified in some capacity.


> I spent my time in school being called a retard by the other kids on a daily basis

> If we trust the experts on this I'm severely handicapped.

I mean they themselves basically said they do not identify with it:

> If people ran around calling you the N word on a daily basis would it be a comfort to you that you aren't actually black?




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