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From: Fred.Myers@p35.f1.n360.z1.fidonet.org (Fred Myers)
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Subject: Kicking a Dead Horse?
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Date: 22 Feb 90 05:09:31 GMT
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In a message to Fred Myers <11 Feb 90 20:05:00> Ron Rothenberg wrote:

 RR> I have no objection to the term 'Special Olympics.'  I'm not crazy
 RR> about the concept -- it's sort of society's quick fix for otherwise
 RR> ignoring and discriminating against disabled kids.  Reminds me too much
 RR> of the "Jerry's Kids" image of someone who is different and doesn't fit
 RR> in with the rest of society.

I don't see Everyone's A Winner as a quick fix cop-out.  The local
events that I have seen have been tremendously positive, highly
educational, and indicative of a caring and understanding group of
professionals and volunteers dedicated to overcoming ignorance and
discrimination.  Perhaps this is not universally the case.

                                   Fred

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