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Re: I think we stepped in something.
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lugnet.admin.general
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Wed, 8 Aug 2001 00:20:31 GMT
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In lugnet.admin.general, Matthew Gerber writes:
> In lugnet.admin.general, Kyle D. Jackson writes:
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> > I would hate to think that LUGNET, a site devoted to a bunch of
> > people who like LEGO, could end up being accused of not being
> > tolerant and understanding of those with special needs. Remember,
> > in written communication the poster can conceal every single
> > difference that may bring prejudice from others except
> > one: their mind, with its various limitations.
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> Is special treatment warranted, or even wanted?
I've been thinking about this. My jury is still out on this
one..., in other words I'm wimping out on forming an opinion ;]
In general I believe everybody should get the same treatment.
However sometimes, specifically if it will help the person in
question, special treatment might not be such a bad thing.
> I personally don't care what might be wrong with someone...not in the
> callous way (which many folks might take it in)...I mean it in the most
> tolerant way possible...I just couldn't care less if someone has something
> "wrong" with them, because in type, for the most part, it just doesn't apply.
I guess the point I was gunning for wasn't about physical
disabilities, like the ones you exampled. I meant mental issues.
Those are apparent in type. You're right, the others (physical)
are a non-issue. The mental issues may not be changeable by that
person, i.e., they can't help it. That was where I was aiming.
Hmmm..., I wonder if I'm advocating "all people are created
equal..., some are just more equal than others" ;]
KDJ
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| (...) Chicken 8?P (Like I'm not doing the same thing? I'll try to form one now, here...) (...) I know...I was just making extreme, general (and well known) cases... Think about this...my 2 year old daughter can PLAY with the computer, but she'll (...) (25 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.admin.general)
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| In lugnet.admin.general, Kyle D. Jackson writes: <snipped for brevity, not for quality> (...) <more snippage, but still good stuff...go read it> (...) Kyle, You bring up some good, thought-provoking points here. I can tell you really have been (...) (25 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.admin.general)
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