Special Olympics maybe?

[Tim C]

America has obviously lost a sense of humor. How sad that political correctness has driven us to this point.

Welcome back Peter.

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by Tim C

America has obviously lost a sense of humor. How sad that political correctness has driven us to this point.

Welcome back Peter.

I don't believe political correctness has anything to do with it. Making fun of children, such as my oldest, who were chosen to be born with Downs is not "incorrect." It is a sign of ignorance and insensitivity.

My son would love to, as flowerchild said earlier, get over it. He won't.

The Special Olympics is a fantastic organization that provides opportunties for thousands of kids to have the chance other kids have. To play a sport, to compete, and to know how if feels to win. They already know how it feels to lose.

His High Holiness is glad he hasn't lost his touch to outrage and offend. I congratulate him on his success. I am disappointed, however, that umpires, who, according to the OBR, represent the game of baseball, would not only find humor in his post, but also offer him encouragement.

It's obvious that I'm out of touch with the mainstream in this thread. I'll take my leave. Y'all can just yuk it up.

[ozzy6900]

Maybe the thread should be locked so we don't offend anyone else.


Let me also add this:

If you want live as a victim, that is your right. Others choose to enjoy life and speaking their mind and you can choose to enjoy the antics and laugh with it or be a victim and cry in the corner.

And I don't really give a hoot if my statement offends anyone!

Peace

[Kevin Finnerty]

Originally Posted by Tim C

America has obviously lost a sense of humor. How sad that political correctness has driven us to this point.

Welcome back Peter.

I am not a PC oriented person at all. I am merely a dignified, contemporary member of American society, and that blanket dismissal of everyone who is disgusted by that remark says a lot about you, too.