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Subject: Wonder why I don't

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Forest

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Date Posted: 12:36:53 07/03/02 Wed
In reply to: JeffF 's message, "One thing" on 10:09:39 07/03/02 Wed

see your post here on the main listing?. . .

So the kids aren't retarded right? They're developmentally disabled. I'm sorry you are offended, but somehow the word "retard" still seems appropriate in the above discussion.

Have you seen this site?
http://www.vor.net/

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JeffF
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Date Posted: 13:05:57 07/03/02 Wed

I'm familiar with Vor and the work they do. I volunteer through a local Association for Retarded Citizens. The national ARC does a lot of advocacy too. As far as volunteering, I particularly like the once a month parents day out where you spend time with a kid for a day and give the parents a break. It takes place at a church with two great playgrounds and a game room and craft room. Very good place and very nice days and the parents really appreciate it, even though it's only once a month.

I wouldn't go so far as to say I'm offended. It takes a lot to actually offend me, but comparing politicians to the kids does insult them a bit.

As for the technical questions about this board, beats me. It's always tricky enough to know where to put the replies. Good to see you here though.