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> It is just sad what some people are doing on "behalf of us"

I find this very frustrating. Most of the time it seems that people who do this sort of thing haven't even talked to a disabled person and asked what language offends them or makes them feel bad.

> just so they don't have to grapple with the fact that some people have a harsh life.

The cynical part of me thinks that often it's not even this; it's just virtue signaling.



It's similar with black people. The ones I know are not fragile and enjoy frank language.

With certain white people though, you really need to watch your words.




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