I know I shouldn't let ignorant people get to me but I can't help it. I am going to vent out here because the person its directed at would never find my blog and my dear friend that is in the middle doesn't visit here either.
For the last few months my husband and I have become invested in American Idol. We started because of Steven Tyler and were pleasantly suprised. Then we were introduced to James Durbin. This talented young man has an incredible future. AI didn't push his back story but my goodness - his father died when he was very young, he has Tourettes and Aspbergers. These only added to his talent and in my mind didn't detract. Fast forward to this past week when he was eliminated (nuff said about that). I really feel that we are seeing the emergence of a star (IMHO).
So today I am in Facebook and see a note on one of my dear friend's wall. Her "friend" said and I quote " good to see that screaming, dumbo eared twitchy face is gone" I lost it!!! I can tolerate a lot and some of the message boards have had some ugly people posting but I have yet to see anyone make fun of his Tourettes. I do NOT get that mentality and this person is a lawyer (maybe that explains it). I made the mistake of getting into a pissing contest with this idiot. I wrote privately to my real friend and apologized for getting into it with him. But I still have problems with someone saying anything about another person's disabilities.
I watched some interviews with this amazing young man and his attitude about everything just blows me away. This is a young person that spent most of his life being bullied and beaten up for being different. He embraces his imperfections and just looks forward to having a long successful career.
There that feels better. Long live Rock and Roll!!!
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I too just love James D, was disgusted that he was voted off but agree that he has an awesome future ahead.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know until reading this post that he had Tourettes and Aspergers, guess I haven't been watching AI that closely. I can understand your anger at the ignorance you saw on FB, shite like that makes my blood boil too.
I work with people with LD etc and I too cannot stand small minded people like that person. Well done for expressing ur anger at that loser, we need more people willing to stick up for vulnerable adults xx
ReplyDeleteI SO agree with you. James will be fine, though. BETTER than fine. He'll be a star. Oh, yes he will!
ReplyDeleteI try to keep anything mean-spirited from coming out! Sometimes it just happens but mostly in front of Bill and he knows I don't mean it.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, last year I worked with a woman that had Asberger's and MAN was that tough! (I think she was a hoarder as well)
I'm grateful that the new admin is much better!