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Subject: Re: Wow, what an amazing breakthrough!

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Paul

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Date Posted: 13:37:24 15/01/04 Thursday
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In reply to: Mr Lloyd 's message, "Re: Wow, what an amazing breakthrough!" on 09:03:11 09/01/04 Friday

If the comedy purpose is to expose peoples ignorence in the treatment of the disabled then surley this can only be a good thing? By julie fernandez agreeing to this role, can only empower disabled people.

>They have got killer songs? Have you heard much music
>>or are you 5 years old?
>>
> One more thing - glad to see you agree from your post
>that the "Disabled girl" (Julie Fernandez is her name)
>in The Office was, and I quote "...used" to highlight
>David Brent's ridiculous attitude.
>
>To me that sounds like Disabled people are being
>"used" for comedy purposes - maybe the BBC have a
>message board where you can object ;)

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