mr. president, we need to set a good example
March 23, 2009
We as a society need to have so much more respect and compassion for people with special needs and disabilities. I think we have historically looked to our president to set a good example in our world. I often wonder if the deteriorating respect for our presidency isn’t because we have young generations who, in general, have a lack of respect for authority. OR is it that the people we have placed in positions of authority no longer command our respect. I’m sorry. I realize people say things they wished they wouldn’t have said. But, I am certain, this is one gaffe I would not have made. I would never have thought to compare my poor bowling skills to that of the special olympics. It saddens me to hear him say those words. And even worse, the fact that he is on Jay Leno saying these words, laughing about it. What is our president doing on Jay Leno anyway? Don’t we have BIG problems that need all of his time and attention? I don’t think our president should be doing shows like this. Instead, let’s see him on a serious show - not laughing about things but providing some solutions to things.
And, most important, for gods sake, please set a better example for our society. It is not o.k. to joke about the special olympics in this manner. Instead, take a look at the love and compassion Sarah Palin shares about the special olympics. When it comes to this issue, Sarah Palin is setting a much better example.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2009/03/sarah-palin-3.html
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