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President Obama Apologizes for Special Olympics Comment

In class today, we discussed the comment President Obama made in reference to the Special Olympics. We also discussed his apology and the response from the director of the Special Olympics. Please take a few minutes to respond to the questions below.
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  1. Obama's comments about the Special Olympics were not okay.
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    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Words hurt and words do matter. Obama's words about the Special Olympics in some respect can be seen as humiliating. They do cause pain.
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    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Obama's sincere apology was a meaningful way for him to address the comments that he made towards the Special Olympics.
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    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. President Obama apologized for the comments he made about the Special Olympics. Why do you think he apologized? Was an apology necessary? I f you were an athlete in the Special Olympics, how would you feel about his comments and his apology?





Mr. Todd
Grade 2
Appleton Village School
Appleton, ME