Comments on: Eradicate The R-Word

By: Marie

Marie — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:23:29 +0000

I still don’t understand why people are giving Obama such a hard time about his Leno appearance. Did anyone actually see the show? Although his words weren’t perfect, you can tell he wasn’t being cruel.

I thought this blogger had a good point:
http://sarahlynn.blogspot.com/2009/03/ive-been-practicing-bowling.html

As a human, I’ve said things that I immediately regret. At least Obama had the courage to apologize immediately.

By: rachel-asouthernfairytale

rachel-asouthernfairytale — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:03:05 +0000

Love this! I am all for eliminating that word. rachel-asouthernfairytale’s last blog post..Music Mama Reviews: Corneille

By: Em

Em — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:43:25 +0000

My post for March 31 has already been writen. Not nearly as eloquently as yours, I'm afraid. My Youngest has PKU. I too have been guilty of "blowing" it off when close friends use the R word, so as not to stir the pot. I should know better. Not any longer. I promise. Em’s last blog post..W.W. - Grounded. For life.

By: kristi

kristi — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:39:36 +0000

I hate this too...having a son with Autism, this hits so close to home. kristi’s last blog post..The cowboy

By: Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:02:17 +0000

I do not like this word at all. I have never been one to use it, but this makes me think that when my boys (7 & 9) get home today I will make sure they know they are not to use it either. Not that they do in my presence, but you never know what they are saying or hearing at school. I will spread the word to others too.

By: sam {temptingmama}

sam {temptingmama} — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:12:52 +0000

Thank you for posting this. Truly. I am a guilty party. I use the R-word in derogatory terms. I have, in recent years, become very aware of that this means to very important people in my life and have truly made an effort to stop. I will spread the word and I will end the word. sam {temptingmama}’s last blog post..The Most Vile Apparatus

By: Ami

Ami — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:49:00 +0000

I think using this word is as bad as using derogatory words about race or religion. And personally, I think a President who has probably been called some horrible names because of his skin color, might have a little more compassion when it comes to flinging cruel words around.

By: flutter

flutter — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:32:10 +0000

amen. flutter’s last blog post..Protected: The infection of loneliness (fiction) (email me for the password fluttercrafts at gmail dot com)

By: Stimey

Stimey — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:27:35 +0000

Thank you for posting this. I hate that word so much. And it amazes me how casually people throw it around. Stimey’s last blog post..My Hero

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:52:58 +0000

Not from these lips. She's beautiful. Amanda’s last blog post..I'm Saying It