tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273361344466622223.post366809883697208049..comments2023-06-27T09:26:24.194-05:00Comments on Penny's Peeps: 31 for 21: Day 20 You're Gonna Argue With Me About This? Seriously???Penny's Peepshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03389173784739149779noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273361344466622223.post-27184616698917377592011-10-25T15:52:14.076-05:002011-10-25T15:52:14.076-05:00I also think you did an amazing job of protesting ...I also think you did an amazing job of protesting very respectfully and articulately. I have pondered over this, and the casual use of the "r" word that most of us grew up with. One thing is obvious---we just didn't give it any thought. It occured to me that if I had given it any thought, I might have thought that the people being insulted by this probably wouldn't understand anyway. So, so wrong, and so ashamed of that. (I can say I never really used the term, but my siblings did) Your "friends" protest that it was not aimed at the developmentally disabled----why is it that they don't GET IT? That is EXACTLY the point!!! Our children ARE medically diagnosed as "mentally retarted" He is insulting people by calling them by a name that (technically) describes our children. Why wouldn't we be "sensative" to that? But even more importantly doesn't he know that Developmentally disabled people CAN HEAR and HAVE FEELINGS!!! If you use, or advocate the insulting use of the word in any form, you are likely going to hurt someone. It's just that simple.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273361344466622223.post-85864786002626230702011-10-24T21:49:11.876-05:002011-10-24T21:49:11.876-05:00Thanks for speaking for all our children, my frien...Thanks for speaking for all our children, my friend! Love you!!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533628798558130274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273361344466622223.post-45797569842097888692011-10-21T16:34:50.329-05:002011-10-21T16:34:50.329-05:00Hi Penny,
Visiting here for the first time from th...Hi Penny,<br />Visiting here for the first time from the Blog Hop!<br />I am always surprised when people react in a defensive way to our request to stop the r-word. I've had this same response from people close to me. :( Good for you for speaking up on FB! I think every time someone speaks out it will help overall with the End the R-word Campaign.<br /><br />MeganMeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12717212325534393398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273361344466622223.post-24742373507860460172011-10-20T21:49:34.059-05:002011-10-20T21:49:34.059-05:00you handled that very well and eloquently. The &qu...you handled that very well and eloquently. The "get over it" attitude is one of the most painful, and definitely very surprising coming from a believer. Just because he is using the word incorrectly, doesn't change the meaning of the word. But really, that point is not important as important as the fact if someone respectfully tells you that you are saying something offensive, that is just not how you respond to a friend. Pretty much a big "f" you, you don't mean anything to me, was his response Its painful because so many will defend their right to hurt your and your son, me and my daughter.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977955743458558339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273361344466622223.post-51198107286869595142011-10-20T16:32:45.090-05:002011-10-20T16:32:45.090-05:00So proud of you Penny!So proud of you Penny!awilburn17https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853350054901578007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273361344466622223.post-70410021329849589892011-10-20T07:32:35.759-05:002011-10-20T07:32:35.759-05:00Sorry, I didn't proofread (as usual) and there...Sorry, I didn't proofread (as usual) and there were too many errors in the original comment. That is why I deleted it.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396027877128197231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273361344466622223.post-46614609928094079992011-10-20T07:31:29.556-05:002011-10-20T07:31:29.556-05:00Penny, I know you are hurt by this, but I applaud ...Penny, I know you are hurt by this, but I applaud you for taking a stand on this. I am still repeatedly hearing this word from friends and family. It is hurtful, especially when they know my position on it, yet they keep on saying the word. Their arguement is the same as the one your friend presented. I even had someone tell me that they don't use it around me, but they still use the word around others! Really!? How sad that our friends and the very people we trust to help us, let us down by the use of this one little word. It really is that simple people---find another word to use to express your thoughts! We are our childrens' voices. They are being heard--through us. Sadly our work is so far from being over, but as your friend Sally said, maybe you have given him something to think over and maybe the Lord will work on his heart. Hang in there my friend. You cried because something as small as this one request that you asked of a "so-called" friend was met with blatant disregard for your feelings. I will pray that his mind and so many like him will see things differently, that our children deserve the respect of every other person in this life. Love you!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396027877128197231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273361344466622223.post-20836835937213563732011-10-20T07:29:22.200-05:002011-10-20T07:29:22.200-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396027877128197231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273361344466622223.post-38110481719703503732011-10-20T07:05:30.451-05:002011-10-20T07:05:30.451-05:00You handled this with skill Penny, and it's a ...You handled this with skill Penny, and it's a sad thing that your friend responded with such arrogance. We can only hope he goes away and reflects on what you have said with a view to changing his vocabulary after all. Sometimes I guess we're just better off without... Loving your blog as usual friend!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02240529622188698757noreply@blogger.com