[quote=Dion;1455397]I volunteer with the Special Olympics and both the kids and youg adults take offense when someone refers to them as a "######"[/quote]
Calling someone a ###### is offensive in general, not just specifically to those who face challenges in their lives.
I am always surprised and dumbfounded how in this day and age, so many still have no understanding of the challenges many face and instead of being tolerant and accepting of them, they choose instead to name call. It is mind boggling.
People simply do not realize what a priviledged society and country we live in. There is more than enough to go around. No, our country is not perfect, we can do better, but surely we can rise above speaking of people with challenges in a derogatory manner.
Perhaps those with no understanding of what it means to live a challenged life should try taking a step in their shoes. And then try a step in the shoes of those who are the caregivers of those who have special needs and challenges.
They try to make it sound so easy, just isolate them and put them all in one room. Then we don't have to look at them and the problem will disappear. Out of sight, out of mind, right? Just don't let me be inconvenienced.
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