I’m not kidding when I say that I have a special, intense sort of rage that bubbles up when I read things like this. I would’ve taken her right then and there.
I agree. As the Father of severely handicapped daughter, I endured this type comment a few times. I was never quick enough for that comeback, though.
I would usually just glare and walk away, afraid that if I opened my mouth, my fists would follow...
I do remember one man who looked at my daughter in her wheelchair and said, “Well, what’s wrong with her?”
My daughter looked up at me with a “What do we say to that?”, look on her face.
I smiled at her and said, “It’s okay, Sweetheart. He’s handicapped and can’t help it.” She smiled at me and we went on our way.
My daughter had Rett Syndrome and could not speak, but understood EVERYTHING. She had one of the sharpest minds and quickest wits I’ve ever seen.
She probably had 4 or 5 comebacks better than mine...