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Kalie

greeneville , tn
3 days ago
I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Hannah

Texas
3 days ago
I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
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william

oklahoma
3 days ago
i pledge to support the limatations of the disabled, it doesnt matter how other people look or act wat matters is that everyone loves and has a heart
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william

oklahoma
3 days ago
i pledge to support the limitations of the disabled it doesent matter what differences other people have what matters is that everyone loves and has a heart.
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Maggie

Atlanta , Georgia
3 days ago
I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Patrick

Atlanta , Georgia
3 days ago
STOP USING THIS WORD IT'S NOT NECESSARY!
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Kim

Ashland , Wisconsin
3 days ago
I agree--spread the word to end the word!! R means RESPECT!
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Maricela

Richmond , Virginia
3 days ago
I pledge to stop using the r-word, even if I'm just joking around with my friends. I realize how offensive this can be to people with mental or physical limitations.
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laura

new york , new york
3 days ago
I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Whitney

Franklin , Nebraska
3 days ago
I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Katie

Lafayette , United States
3 days ago
I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Amanda

New York , NY
3 days ago
I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
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