Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic I am appalled at China's attitude towards disabled members of society Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]Erin15[/m] at 1:43 am on Sep. 6, 2008[quote]There was a story on tonight's national news about the dancers in the Paralympic opening ceremony, supposedly 'disabled' are really actually able-bodied people in wheelchairs. I find that disgusting. The story also said that mothers who know they are going to have a child with a disability are encouraged to abort, because disabled people are 'a burden on the family, society, and the country'. Here are some articles on what the 83 million disabled people in China face. It's extremely sad they have to live like this and I only hope the Paralympics will help lessen the prejudice.  :sensitive: http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/olympics/news-and-features/prejudice--the-paralympics-919543.html http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080905.wchina06/BNStory/International/home[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Erin15 Posted at 1:43 am on Sep. 6, 2008 There was a story on tonight's national news about the dancers in the Paralympic opening ceremony, supposedly 'disabled' are really actually able-bodied people in wheelchairs. I find that disgusting. The story also said that mothers who know they are going to have a child with a disability are encouraged to abort, because disabled people are 'a burden on the family, society, and the country'. Here are some articles on what the 83 million disabled people in China face. It's extremely sad they have to live like this and I only hope the Paralympics will help lessen the prejudice.   http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/olympics/news-and-features/prejudice--the-paralympics-919543.html http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080905.wchina06/BNStory/International/home

Replies Apostledanub Posted at 11:43 am on Sep. 14, 2008 Sounds like a form of fascism to me. darKStorm Posted at 2:17 am on Sep. 6, 2008 Quote: from xdark bluex at 1:46 am on Sep. 6, 2008 bc china is the champion for human rights lmao :P xdark bluex Posted at 1:46 am on Sep. 6, 2008 bc china is the champion for human rights All 3 previous replies displayed.