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From: Robert.Norstrand@f8.n10.z1.fidonet.org (Robert Norstrand)
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Subject: Re: Kicking a Dead Horse?
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Date: 22 Feb 90 21:38:38 GMT
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Ron, if I'm not mistaken, "Special Olympics" is used to indicate that
the handicapped individuals participating are SPECIAL, not to imply
that they're handicapped.  The "Jerry's Kids" concept came about due to
Jerry Lewis' telethon origionally for MD but which now covers all
disabilities.  I never heard it used in a derogotory way until I was
invovled in an argument on a board with another user and he tried to
implicate me with the term (it doesn't apply as I am disabled due to an
accident).  I told him where to get off with his views and haven't
heard (seen) the words again.  But then, there are always BIGOTS
(mentally handicapped) out there.
                          Keepin' the faith

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