Dealing with the Disabled for Dummies

Now for the most part I try and be pretty easy going and even tempered. It’s pretty unusual for me to get really mad. I’m talking steam coming out of the ears, cussing like a drunken sailor mad.

However one of the few things that will get me from 0 to seething pissed off in a heartbeat is being talked to like I’m some drooling moron. You know that condescending tone people will use when they talk to an 8 year old that’s having a temper tantrum or when speaking to someone who they perceive as mentally incompetent. You know the tone of voice where they talk slower, a bit louder, a slight lilt in their voice and they parse their words very precisely. Almost like they’re talking to someone with whom English is their second language. Now I’m not saying I’m the most articulate person out here because at times I can sound like a babbling idiot, but English is my first language. I failed French is high school and took a year of Spanish in College which I remember enough of not to butcher a menu at a Mexican restaurant.

SCIENCE...!!! Wait what? Did you really say that?

Ok so I'm well aware it's an election year and at times there are statements made by political candidates that are less than truthful or play fast and loose with the facts.  Maybe the candidate is not fully up on the details or nuances of something technical.  I can excuse that... it happens to everyone whether you're in politics or just talking with friends.  We've all had that happen...

Then there's Missouri Congressman Todd Akin... 

... and here we go...

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