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Originally Posted by DGTess
She definitely challenges our ability to live up to our oaths. HOWEVER, remember (as some religions teach) to separate the act and the person. Ann Coulter gets paid to do what she does -- it's her job. Few of us know how much of that is the person and how much is the persona.
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I admit that, until 2008, I used to use the R-Word and I am ashamed to say so (For example, if I thought a situation was stupid or ridiculous, I would say, "Oh, that's so retarded".
Then two things happened:
1) My boss' 3rd child was born (a daughter) and she had Down Syndrome
2) I read this article by Maria Shriver (
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/...,7263175.story)
I've now made a conscious effort to refrain from saying that word, as I've now been enlighted as to how hurtful and what a terrible slur it is. It now quite bothers me when I hear someone say it.
As a DG, I really struggle with the Ann Coulter issue and the person vs. persona. I appreciate what some of my fellow DG's have contributed on this thread in terms of a mature discussion, so thank you for that.