People with Down Syndrome Can Be Jerks, Too

My Aunt Sandra has Down Syndrome, and she can sometimes be kind of a jerk. That's a legitimate thing to say, I think. There is little that makes me more uncomfortable than when people sanctify those who are intellectually disabled. Sure, the majority of Sandra's friends with Down Syndrome have been genuinely sweet-tempered, loving individuals. More than once, though, I've had conversations where a well-meaning friend will sigh and say, "People with Down's — they're just — they have the best smiles, you know? They're always smiling!" This seems completely ridiculous even to write, and I can't believe I'm spelling it out. But people with Down Syndrome aren't puppies. They don't exist to fill your heart with gladness.

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I'm sure this is applicable to other disabilities as well!