Governor Palin's Address To The 2009 Special Olympics Shows the Beauty of Unconditional Love
In light of the President's unthinking slight ot the athletes who participate in the Special Olympics--and keeping in mind the 90% eugenic abortion rate that sadly belies our supposed commitment to "diversity"--I thought it would be worthwhile to post Sarah Palin's address to the Special Olympics given a few weeks ago. Whatever one might think of Palin's politics, her family's joyful acceptance of Trig into the core of their hearts illustrates the power of unconditional love. Her statements in support of the Special Olympics--which I believe the Kennedy Family played a key role in establishing-- shows that some things transcend--or at least, they should transcend--our divisions. What a gracious presentation.
posted by Wesley J. Smith @ 9:57 AM
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I think it's beautiful.
One thing that is frustrating about trying to talk about abortion based on disability is the issue of diversity as it is currently understood. For instance, I recently blogged about abortion based on DS and other disabilities and some replied by saying things like, "Down Syndrome is not part of diversity."
When I pointed out that disabled people couldn't benefit from programs established or rights won for them if we weren't born, another blogger accused me of making assessments of abortion based on an "existential crisis," based on the "what if I hadn't been born," argument. They completely missed the point of what I was trying to say about abortion based on disability, rather than, say, not wanting a child at that point, being an expression of prejudice.
Remeber Don Imus' Comment?
Obama said: "He fed into some of the worst stereotypes that my two young daughters are having to deal with today in America. The notions that as young African-American women — who I hope will be athletes — that that somehow makes them less beautiful or less important. It was a degrading comment. It’s one that I’m not interested in supporting."
Therefore, laughter and the lack of reaction from Obama’s remarks suggest Americans have a set a rules for race, class and gender: If you touch them you will pay.
And another set of rules for individuals that have a mental or physical disability: If you touch them, it’s ok if you apologize. Oh, and by the way, it’s okay to laugh at the jokes that come at the expense of the latter.
It is just cruel.
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I agree, Pro
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