tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post211955026669441705..comments2024-03-16T19:36:23.953-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: Words Hit Like A FistDave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-28494236903164292622015-01-16T18:10:15.745-05:002015-01-16T18:10:15.745-05:00I know it's seven years on, but I still have a...I know it's seven years on, but I still have a few of these cards in my desk. Teen daughter asked for one last night; seems she has a teacher who used the word yesterday (ugh). She left the card on his desk today. Sorry it was necessary, but glad to have a response handy.Penny L. Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00102296070193780691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-62007090055582429192012-03-23T03:06:01.505-04:002012-03-23T03:06:01.505-04:00I posted a link to this article, *here*, and the o...I posted a link to this article, *here*, and the other person GOT IT! Thought you would like to know :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-30818013760960100892012-03-12T17:58:46.373-04:002012-03-12T17:58:46.373-04:00I'm okay with changing my vocabulary every 20 ...I'm okay with changing my vocabulary every 20 years to spare someone's feelings. It's called being thoughtful and compassionate. Try it, it's free and it feels way better than defending hurting others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-68749018624569608312012-03-12T10:47:28.848-04:002012-03-12T10:47:28.848-04:00In 20 years will "developmentally disabled&qu...In 20 years will "developmentally disabled" become the next R-word? Once again we are being asked to change to spare someone hurt feelings. You know what, the world is a tough place and going through life with the expectation of never getting hurt is not realistic! Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-61558809454920585702011-06-10T08:38:15.152-04:002011-06-10T08:38:15.152-04:00Really great post, Thank you for sharing This know...Really great post, Thank you for sharing This knowledge.Excellently written article, if only all bloggers offered the same level of content as you, the internet would be a much better place. Please keep it up!Careprosthttp://www.buy-pharma.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-18014017711632766802011-04-18T10:59:28.271-04:002011-04-18T10:59:28.271-04:00Great idea!
You could actually sell these cards a...Great idea!<br /><br />You could actually sell these cards as a fundraiser. It's a powerful message and a very, very important campaign.<br />I think there are lots of people and organizations who would want these cards.<br />Hate speech is not okay. <br /><br />Pam @writewrdswritewrdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17832292393564058865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-8920459869574602982010-12-09T11:22:59.089-05:002010-12-09T11:22:59.089-05:00I am Glad i found this website.Added davehingsbur...I am Glad i found this website.Added davehingsburger.blogspot.com to my bookmark!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-24753784536224787492010-12-08T04:52:17.052-05:002010-12-08T04:52:17.052-05:00Hundreds of people voted and 'Retard' was ...Hundreds of people voted and 'Retard' was far and away considered the most offensive. This was a poll that was targetted at those with all kinds of disabilities ... and still, 'retard' was the one named the most hateful.<br /><a href="http://www.perfumesnow.com/britney-spears" rel="nofollow">britney spears perfume</a><br /><a href="http://www.perfumesnow.com/ed-hardy" rel="nofollow">ed hardy perfume</a> <br /><a href="http://www.perfumesnow.com/vera-wang" rel="nofollow">vera wang perfume</a> <br /><a href="http://www.perfumesnow.com/calvin-klein" rel="nofollow">calvin klein perfume</a> <br /><a href="http://www.perfumesnow.com/paris-hilton" rel="nofollow">paris hilton perfume</a>Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02597505109348869608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-65098543538787283182010-11-26T19:24:31.112-05:002010-11-26T19:24:31.112-05:00Thank you for your help!Thank you for your help!Micki Jenrettehttp://www.beastrobotics.com/forum/index.php?action=profile%3Bu%3D1202%3Bsa%3Dsummarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-51664620243025863922010-11-26T19:24:30.893-05:002010-11-26T19:24:30.893-05:00Thank you for your help!Thank you for your help!Micki Jenrettehttp://www.beastrobotics.com/forum/index.php?action=profile%3Bu%3D1202%3Bsa%3Dsummarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-15068957608548548612010-11-20T15:11:20.201-05:002010-11-20T15:11:20.201-05:00Wow, pretty great topic. Where can I find your RSS...Wow, pretty great topic. Where can I find your RSS?<br /><br />Katherine Trider<br /><a href="http://www.wirelesscameradetectors.com/" rel="nofollow">wireless camera detector</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-65135812698952522832010-11-19T05:35:39.170-05:002010-11-19T05:35:39.170-05:00good good�this post deserves nothing :( �hahaha j...good good�this post deserves nothing :( �hahaha just joking :P �nice post :P2011 wide Snowboardhttp://2011widesnowboard.gv.vgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-88625748054591977672010-11-03T20:21:01.805-04:002010-11-03T20:21:01.805-04:00The wealth of the mind is the only wealth.
-----...The wealth of the mind is the only wealth.<br /><br /><br />--------------<br />University of EdinburghAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-26639347619851866202010-10-15T07:18:13.915-04:002010-10-15T07:18:13.915-04:00many thanks ! very valuable submit!many thanks ! very valuable submit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-11647271299909205832010-05-19T19:44:20.024-04:002010-05-19T19:44:20.024-04:00I met some employees that work at your agency at t...I met some employees that work at your agency at the NADD conference and they spoke highly of this campaign. As well, I grabbed some cards from your informational table. Where can I either buy more cards or download the graphics/slogan for this campaign. Do you have any tshirts with this slogan on it? I would love to get them for my youngsters.<br /><br />I am very supportive of this campaign and would like to forward it on to all the youngsters I work with, both without disabilities and with disabilities.<br /><br />It is such an awesome idea!Amy Vnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-18653701601961024442009-12-08T02:33:47.912-05:002009-12-08T02:33:47.912-05:00Hi Dave,
I met you last year when you facilitated...Hi Dave,<br /><br />I met you last year when you facilitated a training that was hosted by the BC Self Advocacy Foundation in New Westminster, BC.<br /><br />I'm wondering if you would mind if I read this entry at a poetry slam. I hear the R word used a lot at performance poetry shows, and you've articulated why it's not okay so beautifully and simply here. I'd love to share it, and credit you of course. Let me know.<br /><br />Until then, keep doing the beautiful things you do.<br /><br />LisaLisa Slaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05737623640512076791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-86918874961794849832009-05-26T13:39:18.159-04:002009-05-26T13:39:18.159-04:00Thank you so much for this. My son does have Down ...Thank you so much for this. My son does have Down Syndrome and I am astounded at how many epople think that this word is acceptable. My two young daughters on a day to day basis tell their friends how wrong this word is. How hurtful. Thank you so much for expressing alot of people's feelings.Astridnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-81111490406902482882008-12-01T14:48:00.000-05:002008-12-01T14:48:00.000-05:00First, I am struck by the intelligent comments pos...First, I am struck by the intelligent comments posted. Compared to what I read in other 'comments' sections (i.e. news articles), this community appears to be much more articulate! Now here's my confession. When I was young I myself was guilty of using such derogatory words. It wasn't until someone taught me the meaning of them that I realized what I was saying. I stopped immediately. Your card, if given with a caring attitude, will help educate people who may have good hearts but are speaking without engaging their brains. They in turn can educate others. It's a good plan. Go for it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-66934948181014685292008-10-03T21:59:00.000-04:002008-10-03T21:59:00.000-04:00I love your blog my son was born with esophageal a...I love your blog my son was born with esophageal atresia and also down syndrome and alot of other problems.Thanks so much fro all your useful information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-42828921569575764602008-09-04T10:31:00.000-04:002008-09-04T10:31:00.000-04:00true.the uttering "retard" embodies the even more ...true.<BR/>the uttering "retard" embodies the even more prevalent thought "retard". i feel the same way and i also observe a sad tendency whether it is linguistic or has deeper roots. i play socalled massive multiplayer games online. lotsa ppl together sharing and exchanging views. i am in a swedish world even tho i am danish but i train the language. something happens when u dive into a culture and notice it's language. these, 14-20something year old mostly male, players use words like "cp" as for meaning something that doesn't work, i.e. "cp keyboard" and "damp" which is a nordic diagnosis for adhd plus motor difficulties. so when a person is damp he is hot-headed and uncool.<BR/>i fail not to get my view as well as info across when this happens - and the recipients are often shameful. it might have to do with that i have autism and i work with disability issues because i fail not to let them know that too.<BR/>i honestly believe that people now a days are left too much to themselves and their own judgment. this leads to people seeking answers randomly and locally and not building on a humanistic base that is established and readily availbale to those who get the opportunity. but today people are on their own. they have their project and they want to fit in. humanistic thinking is not a tradition that passes on as well as eating habits or political standpoint. i am willing to doubt and even let go of discussing the issue of man being evil or good, i really jsut want to find ways that humanistic thinking/reasoning can find a place in a society that apparently has a lot of different competing ways of thinking/reasoning theses days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-21863199532739305292008-08-28T11:28:00.000-04:002008-08-28T11:28:00.000-04:00I agree. Words do hit like a fist. The first tim...I agree. Words do hit like a fist. The first time my oldest child (who has Autism) heard that "word" was when he was 5 years old when he was called a "retard" at school. The look on his face when he came home from school made me want to cry (even today). The irony is that he is now in graduate school on full scholarship studying for his doctorate in Cancer Biology. Since that time (and even before that time), the "r" word has been forbidden from my household, and no one around me will use the word. Whn they do, all my children will tell them that is NOT a word that is EVER used in our presence!Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893280936908485369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-215892215417923362008-08-28T03:45:00.000-04:002008-08-28T03:45:00.000-04:00Please check www.parentsofdown.comPlease check www.parentsofdown.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-40574392327952497892008-08-15T12:50:00.000-04:002008-08-15T12:50:00.000-04:00Spaz was very commonly used when I was growing up ...Spaz was very commonly used when I was growing up in the USA, too. I heard it directd at me at least as often as retard/tard/etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-89090979674552125602008-08-14T11:49:00.000-04:002008-08-14T11:49:00.000-04:00Maybe , just maybe, we might move in the right dir...Maybe , just maybe, we might move in the right direction, or at least I hope so.<BR/>Best wishesMaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828186178060722812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-43300719069124986702008-08-13T13:39:00.000-04:002008-08-13T13:39:00.000-04:00How about t-shirts with this on it? I'd wear one ...How about t-shirts with this on it? I'd wear one and my husband would certainly wear one. I think a lot of moms on Cafemom in our autism groups would love them, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com