[alnick]

at the local y, we have individuals with down's syndrome checking you in at the desk in a high activity job, digging for your card, taking an EXTRA 10 minutes to figure out how to spell your complicated last name...don't be frustrated every day with the wait, because that would be intolerant..

I don't know about intolerant, but it would make you a self-centered, cold-hearted SOB. Join another gym if it bothers you, or ask the person to allow you to write your name or offer to spell it for them.

Take the time that you have to wait to reflect on how it would be if you were the one who had to live with Down Syndrome, or maybe your child. Maybe you could sacrifice a few minutes of your precious time to allow these people to be productive members of society rather than warehoused away somewhere so that people like you won't have to deal with them.

Sheesh.

[VMI70]

Oh please. Are vying to be vice president of the Univ. of Michigan?

A more appropriate job is for this individual with Down's syndrome would be putting the jelly in the donuts at Krispy Kreme. Stop attempting to put people in activities that are beyond their capabilities.

[riversarewet]

Take the time that you have to wait to reflect on how it would be if you were the one who had to live with Down Syndrome, or maybe your child. Maybe you could sacrifice a few minutes of your precious time to allow these people to be productive members of society rather than warehoused away somewhere so that people like you won't have to deal with them.

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I agree with the original post. Tough if you do not like it. So go ahead call me names to. Does it make you feel better?

If a person can not perform the service they are being paid for, why should I suffer?.

Flame away, but I believe it is your view that is wrong.

[wildwood]

ah, i see where you are coming from. let's identify people by what they CAN't do; then, because you are so full of benevolent kindness, find a job that will frustrate them and make everyone around them frustrated. why look for a job for "these people," as you say, that might be suitable and rewarding? that would not be OPEN-MINDED enough, i guess.

ah, yes, it's SO much better to force people into performing tasks that will only make them weep with despair. yes, that's true compassion.

btw, YES, my time IS precious. and i am NOT going to join another gym because employers refuse to consider appropriate qualifications when hiring employees.