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To: NorthMountain

It’s a dance class for small children, not Army Ranger school.

Our child has a friend a few years older with Down Syndrome. They are all in the 8-12 age range and play together in the co-op we all belong to. He’s gentlemanly, well-behaved and keeps up with the group. No one has issues or problems, including him. He does not require more work or time.

He follows directions better than some “normal” kids. I wish all children were as smart, funny, and obedient as he is.


48 posted on 08/19/2015 6:41:23 PM PDT by mountainbunny (Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens ~ JR.R. Tolkien)
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To: mountainbunny
It’s a dance class for small children,

I'm aware of that. Many folks seem unaware that "discrimination" is an unavoidable and NECESSARY part of life. I chose to illustrate that fact with some extreme examples. The principle extends to much less extreme fields of endeavor ... even dance classes for small children. It is not for you, or me, or even this girl's parents, to decide the criteria (if any) for admission into this dance class for small children. It is for the proprietors of the school to decide.

At least, it is for them to decide in a free society.

I value liberty.

You?

49 posted on 08/19/2015 7:34:11 PM PDT by NorthMountain ("The time has come", the Walrus said, "to talk of many things")
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