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muckhole

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Beijing Olympic Handbook and the disabled
« on: June 04, 2008, 09:26:56 AM »
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/cbc/080602/world/world_olympic_apology_2

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It also describes the physically disabled as having "unusual personalities because of disfigurement" and says they "can be stubborn and controlling."

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Volunteers are cautioned to "never stare at their disfigurement" and to not use words like "cripple or lame, even if you are just joking."


This will go over well.
fek

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Re: Beijing Olympic Handbook and the disabled
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2008, 11:04:34 AM »