Thought on 'geek' as slur?

[juropel]

Hey all:

Found this brief letter-to-the-editor after reading the article on
Darby Library:

http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/38128309.html

And here's the article the writer is complaining about (for context):
http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/37557489.html

Thoughts?

Geekly yours,
Julia