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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNice lesson reminder on the origins of the American Diaabilities Act
Bravo disabled folks in Denver. Notice that the Capitol police did what none did in Denver - arrest the disabled while they were protesting.
Thanks Rachel
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Nice lesson reminder on the origins of the American Diaabilities Act (Original Post)
malaise
Jun 2017
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malaise
(269,157 posts)1. I'm in tears at what these fucking ReTHUGs are doing to the disabled
Enough!!! Resist!
avebury
(10,952 posts)2. Republicans are pure evil. nt
hlthe2b
(102,357 posts)3. I can honstly say I don't remember all of that, but boy am I proud of these Denverites.
I don't always love Rachel's long preambles to her stories, but damn this one was a great set up to today's debacle of a healthcare plan and what it would mean for millions, including the disabled.
malaise
(269,157 posts)5. I think the contrast with the cops then
and now is also an awakening for many who don't remember these earlier encounters
ecstatic
(32,731 posts)4. I broke down when they were dragging the woman in the pink wheelchair
What country is this? McConnell should step down. This is disgusting on so many levels. And those protesters are so brave!
malaise
(269,157 posts)6. Shocking indeed
oasis
(49,407 posts)7. Rachel is tops.
malaise
(269,157 posts)8. Great program tonight
She a pro
Mrs. Overall
(6,839 posts)9. This segment was so powerful--had to fight back tears.
What kind of country does this to people in need?
malaise
(269,157 posts)10. For that reason and because of the way the police
treated them
spanone
(135,873 posts)11. the 'president' has no regard for the disabled.
he mocks them. shame shame shame.