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            <description>Our choice of language frames how we think about others. 
			It is time to respect and value people with intellectual disabilities.
			It is time to accept and welcome them as our friends and neighbors.</description> 
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	<title>Anne, Saint-Petersburg, </title> 
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	<description><![CDATA[I pledge to say the truth and only the truth and never use a derogatory phrase to the English language such as "people with mental disabilities" and use only correct medical terminology.]]></description> 
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	<title>Ivan, Prokhorovka, Russia</title> 
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	<description><![CDATA[I pledge i will never use this r-word! Never again! And never i did!]]></description> 
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	<title>Hanna Newman, St. Joseph, MN, USA</title> 
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	<description><![CDATA[I would like to pledge against using the r-word. There is no reason that such a harsh word should be used against another person. What is the point? My cousin with down syndrome is the most beautiful girl in the world and has blessed our family so much!]]></description> 
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	<title>Vitaly, , </title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=53022</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[I pledge to say the truth and only the truth and never use a derogatory phrase to the English language such as "people with mental disabilities" and use only correct medical terminology. [2]]]></description> 
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	<title>Nikita, Moscow, Russia</title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=53015</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[I pledge to say the truth and only the truth and never use a derogatory phrase to the English language such as "people with mental disabilities" and use only correct medical terminology. ]]></description> 
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	<title>Lindsay Ganong, St. Joseph, MN, USA</title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=53007</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[We are all differently-abled.  Take the time to embrace all people's abilities.  The r-word is an inappropriate way to talk about people who are exactly how God needs them to make a difference in our world. Spread the pledge!]]></description> 
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	<guid>http://www.r-word.org/?i=53002</guid>
	<title>Mihalych, Cheljabinsk, Russia</title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=53002</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[We, rough people of Cheljabinsk agree and support you. God bless you]]></description> 
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	<title>Catherine, McLean, Virginia</title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=53000</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description> 
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	<title>Anna Korbel, Denver , Colorado</title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=52990</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[I pledge and support to no longer use the derogatory r word from any form of speech and teach others that this word is not acceptable. ]]></description> 
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	<title>Egor, Kiev, Ukraine</title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=52983</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[I love people. I love retarded people, because in their simplicity and sincere heart they can be closer to God than any of us. But I do not care about modern PC madness and will use whatever word fits best. 

Fix your minds, not the innocent words!]]></description> 
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	<title>Robert, Wellington, New Zealand</title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=52965</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[I have avoided the R-word for some time and will continue to discourage its use by others. If anyone is behind, it is those who use it! 

Former volunteer for Special Olympics, love you guys and girls!]]></description> 
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	<guid>http://www.r-word.org/?i=52957</guid>
	<title>macee , st francisville, louisiana</title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=52957</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[I have a little brother with downs and when I use this word it makes me feel like I am directly making fun of him. I pledge to stop using this word and urge others to do so also.]]></description> 
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	<title>Rachel, Virginia Beach, Virginia</title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=52956</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[I pledge not to use the hurtful and rude r-word. I feel as if it is constantly being said withoutany remorse & there should be . No one should be allowed to use this word .]]></description> 
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	<title>elizabeth, N.M.B, FL.</title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=52954</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[I pledge not to use the hurtful and derogatory r-word. I also pledge to make more people aware of how ignorant they sound when they use it in their everyday vocabulary.

-A.T.M.S.H.S.B.B.C ]]></description> 
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	<title>Steve, Romeo, MI</title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=52952</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description> 
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	<title>Katrina, Spokane, WA</title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=52951</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[I pledge to never use the R word and to continue to advocate and speak out against the derogatory use of the word for my amazing little brother, and all other people who are offeneded or have ever been hurt because of the use of this word.]]></description> 
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	<title>Jason, State College, PA</title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=52950</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[I pledge to be an advocate for people with intellectual disabilities by using my voice to educate others about the power of words.]]></description> 
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	<title>Amber, , Florida</title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=52949</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[Thus is a great idea.. my bff is mentally handicapped.. i pledge not to use it.. EVER! Ambeer E]]></description> 
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	<title>Chelsey P, Calgary, Alberta</title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=52948</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description> 
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	<title>Kristina, Buffalo, Newyork</title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=52947</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[i pledge never again to use the R-word and try to get others to do the same. it's not someone's fault they have a disability.]]></description> 
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	<title>amber, baltimore, md</title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=52946</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[It is disrespectful and hurtful word that should never be used.we need stand up and be heard! Therefore, I pledge to help stop the use of the r-word.]]></description> 
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	<title>Amelia, Mobile, Alabama</title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=52945</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[Demeaning words and thoughtless comments rip through my heart, even if it is not directed toward me. The people that I know personally, who have intellectual and/or physical disabilities, are among the sweetest and dearest of my friends.]]></description> 
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	<title>Erin , Lincoln, RI</title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=52944</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[I always have tried not to use the R-Word, but recently, I've been using it alot. I feel bad about this, so I'm re-pledging to renew my pledge. Bless all those affected by mental disabilities.]]></description> 
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	<title>Shelly Barnes, Waco, Tx</title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=52942</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[I Pledge To Not Say The R-WORD......... Im making this pledge even though this is something I do not say i have always been against the word for a very long time and everyday I do what ever I can to stop other people from saying it.]]></description> 
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	<title>Kayla, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada</title> 
	<link>http://www.r-word.org/?i=52941</link> 
	<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description> 
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