http://www.npr.org/2012/11/05/164342230/a-special-olympian-on-pundits-use-of-the-r-word
I listened to the above piece on NPR today, and had to share it. John Franklin Stephens is an intelligent individual, that has accomplished more thus far in his life than many so-called "normal" people I know, regardless of the fact that he happens to have Down syndrome.
Ann Coulter should be ashamed of herself. I'd like to see her overcome half of what many people with special needs overcome and successfully accomplish every day. The additional fact that she feels she has no need to apologize for her gaff is inexcusable. The use of harsh, ugly, discriminatory language, when there are a variety of other words and phrases she could have utilized to get her point across, only makes Ms. Coulter appear to be a horrible form of cyber-bully, and points to her own lack of intelligence. Freedom of speech does not warrant a blantant lack of manners and empathy.
~ The Girl In The Little Black Dress
I listened to the above piece on NPR today, and had to share it. John Franklin Stephens is an intelligent individual, that has accomplished more thus far in his life than many so-called "normal" people I know, regardless of the fact that he happens to have Down syndrome.
Ann Coulter should be ashamed of herself. I'd like to see her overcome half of what many people with special needs overcome and successfully accomplish every day. The additional fact that she feels she has no need to apologize for her gaff is inexcusable. The use of harsh, ugly, discriminatory language, when there are a variety of other words and phrases she could have utilized to get her point across, only makes Ms. Coulter appear to be a horrible form of cyber-bully, and points to her own lack of intelligence. Freedom of speech does not warrant a blantant lack of manners and empathy.
~ The Girl In The Little Black Dress
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