How dare Coke or Coca Cola check for offensive words in their promotion and not include the "R" word. I find the apology unacceptable. If this had been the "N" word it would be all over the press. Shame on everyone. The press, Coca Cola, and the public for not being outraged.
Do you know how hurtful it is to call a child or adult with Down Syndrome the "R" word? They hurt and cry just like us when we are called hurtful names. Yet they are less able to defend themselves.
Even more frustrating is that these individuals can't defend them selves. There is not civil rights leader to mobilize on their behalf. Where is the outrage in the Down Syndrome community?
Come on people sound out and re-post this entry. Sound out. Call the press and Coke today. Please for all our community. Stop the hurt.
October is Down Syndrome month and now is the time to use this offensive case to sound out.
http://www.sandiegodownsyndrome.org
