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By: Gretchen

Gretchen — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:03:00 +0000

Wow. This article and the response to Mr. Dennehy’s posting speaks volumes about the author. I guess the real question is, “who are you trying to reach?”. There are many ways to grab the attention of readers and there are many ways to communicate disgust with a particular group without offending an entire, ever growing population of people. You are not only offending people with disabilities, but also their families and the people who love them. If you want people to read your ramblings, don’t widdle down your audience by offending them. You may look around (after a few of these articles) and find yourself in the midst of people like yourself. From what I read of the folks who agree with you, that would be an interesting crowd. I envision white hoods, walking sticks, and very little conscience. Scary, huh?
Google “people first language” and read up on it. Enlighten yourself. Item # 1 would be to refer to people by name, not their disability. I would encourage you to also go on the Special Olympics website and read the thousands of posts there about ridding the english language of the “r” word. People are tired of it. People are offended by it.
Again, keep marching forward if you want to reach a few like-minded folks who agree with you. If you would like your opinions read and considered by people, try not making them sick.

By: rick

rick — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:46:25 +0000

#10 what and have nothing to whine about? Constructive, you want solutions? How dare you try to interject reason in this conversation. Once again the don’t say this or do that because I’m offended crowd has shown up and has demanded that the world hear their plight and adhere to their message. Hear mine oh mighty defenders of the hurt feelings…..get a life.

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By: Keith Thomas Leonard

Keith Thomas Leonard — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:46:24 +0000

Rather than engage in useless debate over political correctness, why not offer construction ideas and possible solutions to alleviate the plight of people of all disabilites.

By: Robin

Robin — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:27:12 +0000

First as a mom of a three year old with Down syndrome, and a contribuing author and one of the co creator of Gifts- Mothers Reflect on How Children with Down syndrome Enrich our Lives. I applaude Mr. Dennehy. This is not a right or left issue. This is not using an offensive word. He is right in that others such as blacks, hispanics and other minorites have people to defend them, where as our kids have just “us parents” who can not go on shows and have people fired.

Your defense of the use of this word is appauling. Just because you can you a word does not mean you should. I think it is commendable you work with Down syndrome children but that makes what you said even that much for offensive since it shows your lack of respect, understanding and remorse of what you said. Further, you should be ashamed that you don’t even know how to use people first lanague. Up above you used Down syndrome kids at least twice. The proper grammer and people first language is Kids with Down syndrome. What you fail to understand here is our kids are kids first they are not definded by their diagnosis. Just like minorites should not be defined by their color or race. Therefore, they are kids with Down syndrome. Not Down syndrome kids.

You should know this is spreading to parents now by way of boards, emails and blogs. I would expect a large backlash from this.

Thank you, Thank you Mr. Dennehy!

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By: Pork Belly

Pork Belly — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:23:24 +0000

News Update from BIN News!

In an emergency meeting, the BIN Editorial Board decided that in the interest of not offending all the other “stupid bastards” and the other “S.O.B.’s” in the world, we will amend our previous comment.

We do not agree that sic(k) willie is a “stupid bastard” nor a “S.O.B.”

We now consider him a “P.F.M.” P.F.M. = Puss Filled Maggot.

Stop and form a mental image. Got it?

We regret if any “puss filled maggots” are offended.

Jakie, you may quote us on the floor of the S.C. Senate.

We here are BIN have family with Down’s.

Only a Puss Filled Maggot would be so insensitive as to call someone a “retard.” Mr. Dennehy, may God Bless your child, your family and you. Ignore the P.F.M. It’s like trying to pee on a skunk.

By: Believe It Not

Believe It Not — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:37:58 +0000

We’ve heard people call sic(k) willie a “stupid bastard” several times recently. We’ve also heard him called a “S.O.B.” even more often.

Wonder how that makes his momma feel?

Now, the staff here at BIN News absolutely totally agrees with those assessments, but we don’t consider them insults to his Momma.

Those calling sic(k) willie bad names need to realize they’re feeding his bloated ego and boosting his already pork belly inflated hit count.

By: Pat Healy

Pat Healy — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:54:13 +0000

Those goofy bastards. They’re the best thing I’ve got going for me.

By: truthseeker

truthseeker — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:45:40 +0000

Go get em Sic Willie – we got too dam much political correctness in the world already –

This is just more proof McCain has abandoned his Straight Talk Express and is pandering to all his special interest groups.