Re: Palin/McCain

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of

Carlson

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:49 AM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

UGH..

your kiddin me.

Is

that in the Bible? ( not trying to debate.. I just am not familiar with that

particular thing)

Won't

change my vote though : )

Steph

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Original Message -----

From: a Mesa

Sent: Saturday, August 30,

2008 8:57 AM

Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange]

Palin/McCain

I was so excited yesterday I forgot to check the hurricane

updates! I never saw the Saddleback conversation, will have to look for it.

What saddens me is the controversy going around Christian

BBs about women not holding civil office.

Where are the bumper stickers?!

a

August 30, 2008

Ok.. I am following you about the " keepers". But still. Gee whiz.. looks like she cooks ! She fired her chef !

Sad that people think that she should not just because her child has an SN. Seriously.. reflects the need for more inclusion. Why should she stop doing something just because her son has DS? I admit though that when I heard a rumor ( maybe on this list ) MONTHS ago..that she might be the running mate.. I thought.. NAH.. she will decline cause her son will need her. But looks like she takes him to work etc.. What a awesome lady.

I heard a rumor too the she home schools. But I have not confirmed that one. When she fired her chef though.. that made the news. She felt it was a luxury that Alaskans should not pay for.

Steph

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

I was so excited yesterday I forgot to check the hurricane updates! I never saw the Saddleback conversation, will have to look for it.

What saddens me is the controversy going around Christian BBs about women not holding civil office.

Where are the bumper stickers?!

a

August 30, 2008

Rumors are wonderful things, aren’t they? There is one floating

around now that Trig is not her son…that her daughter was pg, and Gov Palin is

pretending that Trig is her son instead of her grandson!(I kid you not). People

are really desperate….I hope she has a thick skin, because the smear campaigns might

get pretty bad.

KathyR

From:

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of

Carlson

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:13 PM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Ok..

I am following you about the " keepers " . But still. Gee whiz.. looks

like she cooks ! She fired her chef !

Sad

that people think that she should not just because her child has an SN.

Seriously.. reflects the need for more inclusion. Why should she stop doing

something just because her son has DS? I admit though that when I heard a

rumor ( maybe on this list ) MONTHS ago..that she might be the running mate.. I

thought.. NAH.. she will decline cause her son will need her. But looks like

she takes him to work etc.. What a awesome lady.

I

heard a rumor too the she home schools. But I have not confirmed that one. When

she fired her chef though.. that made the news. She felt it was a luxury

that Alaskans should not pay for.

Steph

-----

Original Message -----

From: Kathy Ratkiewicz

Sent: Saturday, August 30,

2008 9:59 PM

Subject: RE:

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Yes, some people think that the verse

that says women should be ‘keepers at home” means that they should not hold

jobs outside the home.

Women who do not claim to be Christian

have also commented that they do not think that the mother of a child with

special needs should run for office because they themselves were very busy with

their child due to the therapies, medical concerns, etc.

And I can understand that to a point,

but to be fair, it does look like Gov Palin has a very good support system.

I think that it is interesting that no

one makes that comment when a man who has a child w/special needs runs for

office;-)

KathyR

From:

DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ]

On Behalf Of Carlson

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:49 AM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

UGH.. your kiddin me.

Is that in the Bible? ( not trying to debate.. I just

am not familiar with that particular thing)

Won't change my vote though : )

Steph

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

I

was so excited yesterday I forgot to check the hurricane updates! I never saw

the Saddleback conversation, will have to look for it.

What

saddens me is the controversy going around Christian BBs about women not

holding civil office.

Where

are the bumper stickers?!

a

August 30, 2008

I also heard she gave up her

corporate jet and limo in favor of a greener option. She drives a VW

jetta. Of course that will probably change now.

Dinkins-Borkowski; Nolan(5)

nocf, Phoebe(3) Ds

& cf

Phoebe Updates CLICK HERE

“Tact is the ability to make a person see lightning

without letting him feel the bolt.”

—Orlando

A. Battista

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of

Carlson

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:13 PM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Ok.. I am

following you about the " keepers " . But still. Gee whiz.. looks like

she cooks ! She fired her chef !

Sad that

people think that she should not just because her child has an SN. Seriously..

reflects the need for more inclusion. Why should she stop doing something just

because her son has DS? I admit though that when I heard a rumor ( maybe

on this list ) MONTHS ago..that she might be the running mate.. I thought..

NAH.. she will decline cause her son will need her. But looks like she takes

him to work etc.. What a awesome lady.

I heard a

rumor too the she home schools. But I have not confirmed that one. When she

fired her chef though.. that made the news. She felt it was a luxury that

Alaskans should not pay for.

Steph

-----

Original Message -----

From: Kathy Ratkiewicz

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:59 PM

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange]

Palin/McCain

Yes, some people think that the verse

that says women should be ‘keepers at home” means that they should

not hold jobs outside the home.

Women who do not claim to be Christian

have also commented that they do not think that the mother of a child with

special needs should run for office because they themselves were very busy with

their child due to the therapies, medical concerns, etc.

And I can understand that to a point,

but to be fair, it does look like Gov Palin has a very good support system.

I think that it is interesting that no

one makes that comment when a man who has a child w/special needs runs for

office;-)

KathyR

From:

DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ]

On Behalf Of Carlson

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:49 AM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

UGH..

your kiddin me.

Is

that in the Bible? ( not trying to debate.. I just am not familiar with that

particular thing)

Won't

change my vote though : )

Steph

-----

Original Message -----

From: a Mesa

To:

Sent:

Saturday, August 30, 2008 8:57 AM

Subject:

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

I

was so excited yesterday I forgot to check the hurricane updates! I never saw

the Saddleback conversation, will have to look for it.

What

saddens me is the controversy going around Christian BBs about women not

holding civil office.

Where

are the bumper stickers?!

a

August 30, 2008

My favorite come back when

people say she should not work/run for office is:

“But wait…you cant

tell a woman what to do with her body.”

Dinkins-Borkowski; Nolan(5)

nocf, Phoebe(3) Ds

& cf

Phoebe Updates CLICK HERE

“Tact is the ability to make a person see lightning

without letting him feel the bolt.”

—Orlando

A. Battista

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of

Carlson

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:13 PM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Ok.. I am

following you about the " keepers " . But still. Gee whiz.. looks like

she cooks ! She fired her chef !

Sad that

people think that she should not just because her child has an SN. Seriously..

reflects the need for more inclusion. Why should she stop doing something just

because her son has DS? I admit though that when I heard a rumor ( maybe

on this list ) MONTHS ago..that she might be the running mate.. I thought..

NAH.. she will decline cause her son will need her. But looks like she takes

him to work etc.. What a awesome lady.

I heard a

rumor too the she home schools. But I have not confirmed that one. When she

fired her chef though.. that made the news. She felt it was a luxury that

Alaskans should not pay for.

Steph

-----

Original Message -----

From: Kathy Ratkiewicz

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:59 PM

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange]

Palin/McCain

Yes, some people think that the verse

that says women should be ‘keepers at home” means that they should

not hold jobs outside the home.

Women who do not claim to be Christian

have also commented that they do not think that the mother of a child with

special needs should run for office because they themselves were very busy with

their child due to the therapies, medical concerns, etc.

And I can understand that to a point,

but to be fair, it does look like Gov Palin has a very good support system.

I think that it is interesting that no

one makes that comment when a man who has a child w/special needs runs for

office;-)

KathyR

From:

DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ]

On Behalf Of Carlson

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:49 AM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

UGH..

your kiddin me.

Is

that in the Bible? ( not trying to debate.. I just am not familiar with that

particular thing)

Won't

change my vote though : )

Steph

-----

Original Message -----

From: a Mesa

To:

Sent:

Saturday, August 30, 2008 8:57 AM

Subject:

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

I

was so excited yesterday I forgot to check the hurricane updates! I never saw

the Saddleback conversation, will have to look for it.

What

saddens me is the controversy going around Christian BBs about women not

holding civil office.

Where

are the bumper stickers?!

a

August 30, 2008

I HEAR THAT ONE! My

husband says it does not explain the amnio that SHE had!

Dinkins-Borkowski; Nolan(5)

nocf, Phoebe(3) Ds

& cf

Phoebe Updates CLICK HERE

“Tact is the ability to make a person see lightning

without letting him feel the bolt.”

—Orlando

A. Battista

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of Kathy

Ratkiewicz

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:18 PM

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Rumors are wonderful things,

aren’t they? There is one floating around now that Trig is not her

son…that her daughter was pg, and Gov Palin is pretending that Trig is

her son instead of her grandson!(I kid you not). People are really

desperate….I hope she has a thick skin, because the smear campaigns might

get pretty bad.

KathyR

From:

DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ]

On Behalf Of Carlson

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:13 PM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Ok..

I am following you about the " keepers " . But still. Gee whiz.. looks

like she cooks ! She fired her chef !

Sad

that people think that she should not just because her child has an SN.

Seriously.. reflects the need for more inclusion. Why should she stop doing

something just because her son has DS? I admit though that when I heard a

rumor ( maybe on this list ) MONTHS ago..that she might be the running mate.. I

thought.. NAH.. she will decline cause her son will need her. But looks like

she takes him to work etc.. What a awesome lady.

I

heard a rumor too the she home schools. But I have not confirmed that one. When

she fired her chef though.. that made the news. She felt it was a luxury

that Alaskans should not pay for.

Steph

-----

Original Message -----

From: Kathy Ratkiewicz

To:

Sent:

Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:59 PM

Subject:

RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Yes, some people think that the verse

that says women should be ‘keepers at home” means that they should

not hold jobs outside the home.

Women who do not claim to be Christian

have also commented that they do not think that the mother of a child with

special needs should run for office because they themselves were very busy with

their child due to the therapies, medical concerns, etc.

And I can understand that to a point,

but to be fair, it does look like Gov Palin has a very good support system.

I think that it is interesting that no

one makes that comment when a man who has a child w/special needs runs for

office;-)

KathyR

From:

DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ]

On Behalf Of Carlson

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:49 AM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

UGH..

your kiddin me.

Is

that in the Bible? ( not trying to debate.. I just am not familiar with that

particular thing)

Won't

change my vote though : )

Steph

-----

Original Message -----

From: a Mesa

To:

Sent:

Saturday, August 30, 2008 8:57 AM

Subject:

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

I

was so excited yesterday I forgot to check the hurricane updates! I never saw

the Saddleback conversation, will have to look for it.

What

saddens me is the controversy going around Christian BBs about women not

holding civil office.

Where

are the bumper stickers?!

a

August 30, 2008

Wonder what they do with all the witnesses at the conference in Texas when she went into labor and hopped on a plane back to Alaska to deliver.

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

I was so excited yesterday I forgot to check the hurricane updates! I never saw the Saddleback conversation, will have to look for it.

What saddens me is the controversy going around Christian BBs about women not holding civil office.

Where are the bumper stickers?!

a

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August 30, 2008

I mean, I heard

that one…

Dinkins-Borkowski; Nolan(5)

nocf, Phoebe(3) Ds

& cf

Phoebe Updates CLICK HERE

“Tact is the ability to make a person see lightning

without letting him feel the bolt.”

—Orlando

A. Battista

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of

Dinkins-Borkowski

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:30 PM

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

I HEAR THAT ONE! My husband says it does not

explain the amnio that SHE had!

Dinkins-Borkowski; Nolan(5) nocf, Phoebe(3) Ds & cf

Phoebe

Updates CLICK

HERE

“Tact

is the ability to make a person see lightning without letting him feel the

bolt.”

—Orlando A. Battista

From:

DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ]

On Behalf Of Kathy Ratkiewicz

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:18 PM

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Rumors are wonderful things,

aren’t they? There is one floating around now that Trig is not her

son…that her daughter was pg, and Gov Palin is pretending that Trig is

her son instead of her grandson!(I kid you not). People are really desperate….I

hope she has a thick skin, because the smear campaigns might get pretty bad.

KathyR

From:

DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ]

On Behalf Of Carlson

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:13 PM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Ok..

I am following you about the " keepers " . But still. Gee whiz.. looks

like she cooks ! She fired her chef !

Sad

that people think that she should not just because her child has an SN.

Seriously.. reflects the need for more inclusion. Why should she stop doing

something just because her son has DS? I admit though that when I heard a

rumor ( maybe on this list ) MONTHS ago..that she might be the running mate.. I

thought.. NAH.. she will decline cause her son will need her. But looks like

she takes him to work etc.. What a awesome lady.

I

heard a rumor too the she home schools. But I have not confirmed that one. When

she fired her chef though.. that made the news. She felt it was a luxury

that Alaskans should not pay for.

Steph

-----

Original Message -----

From: Kathy Ratkiewicz

To:

Sent:

Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:59 PM

Subject:

RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Yes, some people think that the verse

that says women should be ‘keepers at home” means that they should

not hold jobs outside the home.

Women who do not claim to be Christian

have also commented that they do not think that the mother of a child with special

needs should run for office because they themselves were very busy with their

child due to the therapies, medical concerns, etc.

And I can understand that to a point,

but to be fair, it does look like Gov Palin has a very good support system.

I think that it is interesting that no

one makes that comment when a man who has a child w/special needs runs for

office;-)

KathyR

From:

DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ]

On Behalf Of Carlson

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:49 AM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

UGH..

your kiddin me.

Is

that in the Bible? ( not trying to debate.. I just am not familiar with that

particular thing)

Won't

change my vote though : )

Steph

-----

Original Message -----

From: a Mesa

To:

Sent:

Saturday, August 30, 2008 8:57 AM

Subject:

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

I

was so excited yesterday I forgot to check the hurricane updates! I never saw

the Saddleback conversation, will have to look for it.

What

saddens me is the controversy going around Christian BBs about women not

holding civil office.

Where

are the bumper stickers?!

a

August 30, 2008

Well, on THAT one, she is being attacked for flying when she was

8 months pregnant. The reasoning is that she is lying about being pro life, because

if she was, she wouldn’t be flying when she was in labor.

From:

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of cshos

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:36 PM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Wonder what they

do with all the witnesses at the conference in Texas when she went into labor

and hopped on a plane back to Alaska to deliver.

-----

Original Message -----

From: Kathy Ratkiewicz

Sent: Saturday, August 30,

2008 9:17 PM

Subject: RE:

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Rumors are wonderful things, aren’t

they? There is one floating around now that Trig is not her son…that her

daughter was pg, and Gov Palin is pretending that Trig is her son instead of

her grandson!(I kid you not). People are really desperate….I hope she has a

thick skin, because the smear campaigns might get pretty bad.

KathyR

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of

Carlson

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:13 PM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Ok.. I am following you about the "

keepers " . But still. Gee whiz.. looks like she cooks ! She fired her chef

!

Sad that people think that she should not just because

her child has an SN. Seriously.. reflects the need for more inclusion. Why

should she stop doing something just because her son has DS? I admit

though that when I heard a rumor ( maybe on this list ) MONTHS ago..that she

might be the running mate.. I thought.. NAH.. she will decline cause her son

will need her. But looks like she takes him to work etc.. What a awesome lady.

I heard a rumor too the she home schools. But I have

not confirmed that one. When she fired her chef though.. that made the

news. She felt it was a luxury that Alaskans should not pay for.

Steph

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

I

was so excited yesterday I forgot to check the hurricane updates! I never saw

the Saddleback conversation, will have to look for it.

What

saddens me is the controversy going around Christian BBs about women not

holding civil office.

Where

are the bumper stickers?!

a

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August 30, 2008

I gather the reasoning behind that 'no one makes that comment when a man has a child with special needs runs for office..' is duly noted that thruout history it has been the women who stayed home caring for 'such' children. It was usually the woman' who stayed with the children PERIOD...

I never had that luxury until the late 90's, as I always had to work and raise my kiddos single handed. I would not trade any of those times ever...To be honest I think those were the best of the worst!!!

Ah, remember behind every successful man is a WOMAN (She can bring home the bacon, fry it up in the pan, and never ever let him forget he's a man) An olde ad for ENJOLI perfume during my day!!! Got carried away!

smom

"Where there is passion and a fire burning in your heart, there is hope..."

"I cannot do everything, but still I can do something." Ms. Helen Keller

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCainTo: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Date: Saturday, August 30, 2008, 8:59 PM

Yes, some people think that the verse that says women should be ‘keepers at home” means that they should not hold jobs outside the home.

Women who do not claim to be Christian have also commented that they do not think that the mother of a child with special needs should run for office because they themselves were very busy with their child due to the therapies, medical concerns, etc.

And I can understand that to a point, but to be fair, it does look like Gov Palin has a very good support system.

I think that it is interesting that no one makes that comment when a man who has a child w/special needs runs for office;-)

KathyR

From: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:DownSyndrom eInfoExchange@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of CarlsonSent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:49 AMTo: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.comSubject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Palin/McCain

UGH.. your kiddin me.

Is that in the Bible? ( not trying to debate.. I just am not familiar with that particular thing)

Won't change my vote though : )

Steph

[DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Palin/McCain

I was so excited yesterday I forgot to check the hurricane updates! I never saw the Saddleback conversation, will have to look for it.

What saddens me is the controversy going around Christian BBs about women not holding civil office.

Where are the bumper stickers?!

a

August 30, 2008

Now that’s a stretch!

Dinkins-Borkowski; Nolan(5)

nocf, Phoebe(3) Ds

& cf

Phoebe Updates CLICK HERE

“Tact is the ability to make a person see lightning

without letting him feel the bolt.”

—Orlando

A. Battista

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of Kathy

Ratkiewicz

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:43 PM

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Well, on THAT one, she is being attacked

for flying when she was 8 months pregnant. The reasoning is that she is lying

about being pro life, because if she was, she wouldn’t be flying when she

was in labor.

From:

DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ]

On Behalf Of cshos

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:36 PM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Wonder what they do with all the witnesses

at the conference in Texas when she went into labor and hopped on a plane back

to Alaska to deliver.

-----

Original Message -----

From: Kathy Ratkiewicz

To:

Sent:

Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:17 PM

Subject:

RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Rumors are wonderful things,

aren’t they? There is one floating around now that Trig is not her

son…that her daughter was pg, and Gov Palin is pretending that Trig is

her son instead of her grandson!(I kid you not). People are really desperate….I

hope she has a thick skin, because the smear campaigns might get pretty bad.

KathyR

From:

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of

Carlson

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:13 PM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Ok..

I am following you about the " keepers " . But still. Gee whiz.. looks

like she cooks ! She fired her chef !

Sad

that people think that she should not just because her child has an SN.

Seriously.. reflects the need for more inclusion. Why should she stop doing

something just because her son has DS? I admit though that when I heard a

rumor ( maybe on this list ) MONTHS ago..that she might be the running mate.. I

thought.. NAH.. she will decline cause her son will need her. But looks like

she takes him to work etc.. What a awesome lady.

I

heard a rumor too the she home schools. But I have not confirmed that one. When

she fired her chef though.. that made the news. She felt it was a luxury

that Alaskans should not pay for.

Steph

-----

Original Message -----

From: Kathy Ratkiewicz

To:

Sent:

Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:59 PM

Subject:

RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Yes, some people think that the verse

that says women should be ‘keepers at home” means that they should

not hold jobs outside the home.

Women who do not claim to be Christian

have also commented that they do not think that the mother of a child with

special needs should run for office because they themselves were very busy with

their child due to the therapies, medical concerns, etc.

And I can understand that to a point,

but to be fair, it does look like Gov Palin has a very good support system.

I think that it is interesting that no

one makes that comment when a man who has a child w/special needs runs for

office;-)

KathyR

From:

DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ]

On Behalf Of Carlson

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:49 AM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

UGH..

your kiddin me.

Is

that in the Bible? ( not trying to debate.. I just am not familiar with that

particular thing)

Won't

change my vote though : )

Steph

-----

Original Message -----

From: a Mesa

To:

Sent:

Saturday, August 30, 2008 8:57 AM

Subject:

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

I

was so excited yesterday I forgot to check the hurricane updates! I never saw

the Saddleback conversation, will have to look for it.

What

saddens me is the controversy going around Christian BBs about women not

holding civil office.

Where

are the bumper stickers?!

a

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August 30, 2008

HAAHAA! No pun

intended! Really that was accidental comedy!

Dinkins-Borkowski; Nolan(5)

nocf, Phoebe(3) Ds

& cf

Phoebe Updates CLICK HERE

“Tact is the ability to make a person see lightning

without letting him feel the bolt.”

—Orlando

A. Battista

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of

Dinkins-Borkowski

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:59 PM

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Now that’s a stretch!

Dinkins-Borkowski; Nolan(5) nocf, Phoebe(3) Ds & cf

Phoebe

Updates CLICK

HERE

“Tact

is the ability to make a person see lightning without letting him feel the

bolt.”

—Orlando A. Battista

From:

DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ]

On Behalf Of Kathy Ratkiewicz

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:43 PM

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Well, on THAT one, she is being attacked

for flying when she was 8 months pregnant. The reasoning is that she is lying

about being pro life, because if she was, she wouldn’t be flying when she

was in labor.

From:

DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ]

On Behalf Of cshos

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:36 PM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Wonder what they do with all the witnesses

at the conference in Texas when she went into labor and hopped on a plane back

to Alaska to deliver.

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From: Kathy Ratkiewicz

To:

Sent:

Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:17 PM

Subject:

RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Rumors are wonderful things,

aren’t they? There is one floating around now that Trig is not her

son…that her daughter was pg, and Gov Palin is pretending that Trig is

her son instead of her grandson!(I kid you not). People are really

desperate….I hope she has a thick skin, because the smear campaigns might

get pretty bad.

KathyR

From:

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of

Carlson

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:13 PM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Ok..

I am following you about the " keepers " . But still. Gee whiz.. looks

like she cooks ! She fired her chef !

Sad

that people think that she should not just because her child has an SN.

Seriously.. reflects the need for more inclusion. Why should she stop doing

something just because her son has DS? I admit though that when I heard a

rumor ( maybe on this list ) MONTHS ago..that she might be the running mate.. I

thought.. NAH.. she will decline cause her son will need her. But looks like

she takes him to work etc.. What a awesome lady.

I

heard a rumor too the she home schools. But I have not confirmed that one. When

she fired her chef though.. that made the news. She felt it was a luxury

that Alaskans should not pay for.

Steph

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From: Kathy Ratkiewicz

To:

Sent:

Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:59 PM

Subject:

RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

Yes, some people think that the verse

that says women should be ‘keepers at home” means that they should

not hold jobs outside the home.

Women who do not claim to be Christian have

also commented that they do not think that the mother of a child with special

needs should run for office because they themselves were very busy with their

child due to the therapies, medical concerns, etc.

And I can understand that to a point,

but to be fair, it does look like Gov Palin has a very good support system.

I think that it is interesting that no

one makes that comment when a man who has a child w/special needs runs for

office;-)

KathyR

From:

DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ]

On Behalf Of Carlson

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:49 AM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

UGH..

your kiddin me.

Is

that in the Bible? ( not trying to debate.. I just am not familiar with that

particular thing)

Won't

change my vote though : )

Steph

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From: a Mesa

To:

<http://www.caringbridge.org/tx/phoebe>*

Sent:

Saturday, August 30, 2008 8:57 AM

Subject:

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

I

was so excited yesterday I forgot to check the hurricane updates! I never saw

the Saddleback conversation, will have to look for it.

What

saddens me is the controversy going around Christian BBs about women not

holding civil office.

Where

are the bumper stickers?!

a

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August 31, 2008

Yes-

What do you think her IEP meeting will look like? Her position as Gov or as VP will only help her son.

Dawn

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCainTo: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Date: Saturday, August 30, 2008, 9:59 PM

Yes, some people think that the verse that says women should be ‘keepers at home” means that they should not hold jobs outside the home.

Women who do not claim to be Christian have also commented that they do not think that the mother of a child with special needs should run for office because they themselves were very busy with their child due to the therapies, medical concerns, etc.

And I can understand that to a point, but to be fair, it does look like Gov Palin has a very good support system.

I think that it is interesting that no one makes that comment when a man who has a child w/special needs runs for office;-)

KathyR

From: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:DownSyndrom eInfoExchange@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of CarlsonSent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:49 AMTo: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.comSubject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Palin/McCain

UGH.. your kiddin me.

Is that in the Bible? ( not trying to debate.. I just am not familiar with that particular thing)

Won't change my vote though : )

Steph

[DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Palin/McCain

I was so excited yesterday I forgot to check the hurricane updates! I never saw the Saddleback conversation, will have to look for it.

What saddens me is the controversy going around Christian BBs about women not holding civil office.

Where are the bumper stickers?!

a

August 31, 2008

but....I dont think she is an advocate for the environment- I heard that she voted to NOT protect the polarbears and she is for drilling in her state.

...hmmm maybe polar bears are not so cute if you have to live with them.

Dawn

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCainTo: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Date: Saturday, August 30, 2008, 10:26 PM

I also heard she gave up her corporate jet and limo in favor of a greener option. She drives a VW jetta. Of course that will probably change now.

Dinkins-Borkowski; Nolan(5) nocf, Phoebe(3) Ds & cf

Phoebe Updates CLICK HERE

“Tact is the ability to make a person see lightning without letting him feel the bolt.”

—Orlando A. Battista

From: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:DownSyndrom eInfoExchange@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of CarlsonSent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:13 PMTo: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.comSubject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Palin/McCain

Ok.. I am following you about the " keepers". But still. Gee whiz.. looks like she cooks ! She fired her chef !

Sad that people think that she should not just because her child has an SN. Seriously.. reflects the need for more inclusion. Why should she stop doing something just because her son has DS? I admit though that when I heard a rumor ( maybe on this list ) MONTHS ago..that she might be the running mate.. I thought.. NAH.. she will decline cause her son will need her. But looks like she takes him to work etc.. What a awesome lady.

I heard a rumor too the she home schools. But I have not confirmed that one. When she fired her chef though.. that made the news. She felt it was a luxury that Alaskans should not pay for.

Steph

[DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Palin/McCain

I was so excited yesterday I forgot to check the hurricane updates! I never saw the Saddleback conversation, will have to look for it.

What saddens me is the controversy going around Christian BBs about women not holding civil office.

Where are the bumper stickers?!

a

August 31, 2008

They seem like a nice family- I hope they are ready for all of the uglyness that will be thrown at them.

Dawn

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCainTo: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Date: Saturday, August 30, 2008, 10:39 PM

I mean, I heard that one…

Dinkins-Borkowski; Nolan(5) nocf, Phoebe(3) Ds & cf

Phoebe Updates CLICK HERE

“Tact is the ability to make a person see lightning without letting him feel the bolt.”

—Orlando A. Battista

From: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:DownSyndrom eInfoExchange@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Dinkins-BorkowskiSent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:30 PMTo: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.comSubject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Palin/McCain

I HEAR THAT ONE! My husband says it does not explain the amnio that SHE had!

Dinkins-Borkowski; Nolan(5) nocf, Phoebe(3) Ds & cf

Phoebe Updates CLICK HERE

“Tact is the ability to make a person see lightning without letting him feel the bolt.”

—Orlando A. Battista

From: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:DownSyndrom eInfoExchange@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Kathy RatkiewiczSent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:18 PMTo: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.comSubject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Palin/McCain

Rumors are wonderful things, aren’t they? There is one floating around now that Trig is not her son…that her daughter was pg, and Gov Palin is pretending that Trig is her son instead of her grandson!(I kid you not). People are really desperate….I hope she has a thick skin, because the smear campaigns might get pretty bad.

KathyR

From: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:DownSyndrom eInfoExchange@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of CarlsonSent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 10:13 PMTo: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.comSubject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Palin/McCain

Ok.. I am following you about the " keepers". But still. Gee whiz.. looks like she cooks ! She fired her chef !

Sad that people think that she should not just because her child has an SN. Seriously.. reflects the need for more inclusion. Why should she stop doing something just because her son has DS? I admit though that when I heard a rumor ( maybe on this list ) MONTHS ago..that she might be the running mate.. I thought.. NAH.. she will decline cause her son will need her. But looks like she takes him to work etc.. What a awesome lady.

I heard a rumor too the she home schools. But I have not confirmed that one. When she fired her chef though.. that made the news. She felt it was a luxury that Alaskans should not pay for.

Steph

[DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Palin/McCain

I was so excited yesterday I forgot to check the hurricane updates! I never saw the Saddleback conversation, will have to look for it.

What saddens me is the controversy going around Christian BBs about women not holding civil office.

Where are the bumper stickers?!

a

August 31, 2008

What I read was that she didn't want polar bears listed as an endangered species, as she thought that was premature. And I agree with your statement - I think from here in Texas they're beautiful animals, but probably not so much if I lived with them.

Shari

but....I dont think she is an advocate for the environment- I heard that she voted to NOT protect the polarbears and she is for drilling in her state.

...hmmm maybe polar bears are not so cute if you have to live with them.

Dawn

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Date: Saturday, August 30, 2008, 10:26 PM

I also heard she gave up her corporate jet and limo in favor of a greener option. She drives a VW jetta. Of course that will probably change now.

Dinkins-Borkowski; Nolan(5) nocf, Phoebe(3) Ds & cf

Phoebe Updates CLICK HERE

"Tact is the ability to make a person see lightning without letting him feel the bolt."

—Orlando A. Battista

From: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:DownSyndrom eInfoExchange@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Carlson

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:13 PMTo: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.comSubject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Palin/McCain

Ok.. I am following you about the " keepers " . But still. Gee whiz.. looks like she cooks ! She fired her chef !

Sad that people think that she should not just because her child has an SN. Seriously.. reflects the need for more inclusion. Why should she stop doing something just because her son has DS? I admit though that when I heard a rumor ( maybe on this list ) MONTHS ago..that she might be the running mate.. I thought.. NAH.. she will decline cause her son will need her. But looks like she takes him to work etc.. What a awesome lady.

I heard a rumor too the she home schools. But I have not confirmed that one. When she fired her chef though.. that made the news. She felt it was a luxury that Alaskans should not pay for.

Steph

[DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Palin/McCain

I was so excited yesterday I forgot to check the hurricane updates! I never saw the Saddleback conversation, will have to look for it.

What saddens me is the controversy going around Christian BBs about women not holding civil office.

Where are the bumper stickers?!

a

-- Shari

August 31, 2008

(Please note my hard drive was corrupted last night and I have to

post via the yahoo site, so please excuse if the format is weird!)

I have no beef against or for the Polar Bears, but I am all for

drilling. The majority of people in Alaska want it too. It is one

of the things that got her elected as Governor. The drilling

companies are allot more environmentally friendly than they used to

be, and the jobs and revenue to the state would be a huge boost to

their economy. Not to mention lessening our dependence on foreign

oil. Heck, I'm all for the drilling to start up again in Texas (some

have, but not enough). Texas was very prosperous during the oil

boom.

Like McCain, I am for the states having more control about what

happens in their state; whether it be drilling for oil, or deciding

where the education funds can be utilized. That way, the community

decides what is best for their state.

I will never understand how the federal government can make a blanket

decision, and then expect the people in Rhode Island and the people

in Texas to have the same outcome. McCain favors lifting a federal

ban on off-shore drilling and leaving the decision up to individual

states. While one federal decision is right for Rhode Island, it has

been devastating for Texas.

I feel our federal government has too many irons in the fire, which

makes it ineffective on the things that it should have control of,

like foreign policy, our troops, and our security. McCain supports a

smaller federal government giving more rights to the states, while

what I've read of Obama views, he wants to give the federal

government much more control over everything from our individual

healthcare choices to how a company in your state can distribute

their employees and needs. I'm not saying that it's not important

for there to be some governmental control on these issues. I just

think you should put it into the hands of those who can control it

best.

> >

> > Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

> > To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

> > Date: Saturday, August 30, 2008, 10:26 PM

> >

> > I also heard she gave up her corporate jet and limo in favor of

a

> > greener option. She drives a VW jetta. Of course that will

probably change

> > now.

> >

> > *** **Dinkins**-**Borkowski;** **Nolan**(5) nocf**,**

**Phoebe**(3)

> > Ds & cf***

> >

> > *Phoebe Updates CLICK HERE

> >

> > * *

> >

> > " Tact is the ability to make a person see lightning without

letting him

> > feel the bolt. "

> >

> > —Orlando A. Battista **

> >

> > *From:* DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchangeyahoogroups (DOT) com]

> > *On Behalf Of * Carlson

> >

> > *Sent:* Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:13 PM

> > *To:* DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com

> > *Subject:* Re: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Palin/McCain

> >

> > Ok.. I am following you about the " keepers " . But still. Gee

whiz.. looks

> > like she cooks ! She fired her chef !

> >

> > Sad that people think that she should not just because her child

has an SN.

> > Seriously.. reflects the need for more inclusion. Why should she

stop doing

> > something just because her son has DS? I admit though that when

I heard a

> > rumor ( maybe on this list ) MONTHS ago..that she might be the

running

> > mate.. I thought.. NAH.. she will decline cause her son will need

her. But

> > looks like she takes him to work etc.. What a awesome lady.

> >

> > I heard a rumor too the she home schools. But I have not

confirmed that

> > one. When she fired her chef though.. that made the news. She

felt it was a

> > luxury that Alaskans should not pay for.

> >

> > Steph

> >

> > * [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Palin/McCain

> >

> > I was so excited yesterday I forgot to check the hurricane

updates! I never

> > saw the Saddleback conversation, will have to look for it.

> >

> > What saddens me is the controversy going around Christian BBs

about women

> > not holding civil office.

> >

> > Where are the bumper stickers?!

> >

> > a

> >

>

> --

> Shari

>

August 31, 2008

Oh, BTW Phoebebork= Dinkins-Borkowski

> > >

> > > From: Dinkins-Borkowski <julie@>

> > > Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

> > > To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

> > > Date: Saturday, August 30, 2008, 10:26 PM

> > >

> > > I also heard she gave up her corporate jet and limo in favor

of

> a

> > > greener option. She drives a VW jetta. Of course that will

> probably change

> > > now.

> > >

> > > *** **Dinkins**-**Borkowski;** **Nolan**(5) nocf**,**

> **Phoebe**(3)

> > > Ds & cf***

> > >

> > > *Phoebe Updates CLICK HERE

> <http://www.caringbridge.org/tx/phoebe>*

> > >

> > > * *

> > >

> > > " Tact is the ability to make a person see lightning without

> letting him

> > > feel the bolt. "

> > >

> > > —Orlando A. Battista **

> > >

> > > *From:* DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com

> [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchangeyahoogroups (DOT) com]

> > > *On Behalf Of * Carlson

> > >

> > > *Sent:* Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:13 PM

> > > *To:* DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com

> > > *Subject:* Re: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Palin/McCain

> > >

> > > Ok.. I am following you about the " keepers " . But still. Gee

> whiz.. looks

> > > like she cooks ! She fired her chef !

> > >

> > > Sad that people think that she should not just because her

child

> has an SN.

> > > Seriously.. reflects the need for more inclusion. Why should

she

> stop doing

> > > something just because her son has DS? I admit though that

when

> I heard a

> > > rumor ( maybe on this list ) MONTHS ago..that she might be the

> running

> > > mate.. I thought.. NAH.. she will decline cause her son will

need

> her. But

> > > looks like she takes him to work etc.. What a awesome lady.

> > >

> > > I heard a rumor too the she home schools. But I have not

> confirmed that

> > > one. When she fired her chef though.. that made the news. She

> felt it was a

> > > luxury that Alaskans should not pay for.

> > >

> > > Steph

> > >

> > > * [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Palin/McCain

> > >

> > > I was so excited yesterday I forgot to check the hurricane

> updates! I never

> > > saw the Saddleback conversation, will have to look for it.

> > >

> > > What saddens me is the controversy going around Christian BBs

> about women

> > > not holding civil office.

> > >

> > > Where are the bumper stickers?!

> > >

> > > a

> > >

> >

> > --

> > Shari

> >

>

August 31, 2008

Understand I am now a major McCain supporter ( now that Palin is one board I am DANCING to the polls as opposed to holding my nose) . But states rights have their " dark side" too.

Normally I am all for it.. but in our recent IEP adventure, I found that the federal government left it up to the states on if it considers homeschooling a " private school". How does this fit with our kids?? well it is the final factor on if they are eligible for state ( public school) funded therapies.

Yes.. My state of Ohio does not recognize home schools as a private school. Texas does. So.. While I am for smaller government I do wish that sometimes they would use a blanket. I think they have their bed made backward : )

Steph

Original Message -----

From: phoebebork

> <http://www.caringbridge.org/tx/phoebe>*

Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2008 3:02 PM

Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re: Palin/McCain

(Please note my hard drive was corrupted last night and I have to post via the yahoo site, so please excuse if the format is weird!)I have no beef against or for the Polar Bears, but I am all for drilling. The majority of people in Alaska want it too. It is one of the things that got her elected as Governor. The drilling companies are allot more environmentally friendly than they used to be, and the jobs and revenue to the state would be a huge boost to their economy. Not to mention lessening our dependence on foreign oil. Heck, I'm all for the drilling to start up again in Texas (some have, but not enough). Texas was very prosperous during the oil boom. Like McCain, I am for the states having more control about what happens in their state; whether it be drilling for oil, or deciding where the education funds can be utilized. That way, the community decides what is best for their state.I will never understand how the federal government can make a blanket decision, and then expect the people in Rhode Island and the people in Texas to have the same outcome. McCain favors lifting a federal ban on off-shore drilling and leaving the decision up to individual states. While one federal decision is right for Rhode Island, it has been devastating for Texas. I feel our federal government has too many irons in the fire, which makes it ineffective on the things that it should have control of, like foreign policy, our troops, and our security. McCain supports a smaller federal government giving more rights to the states, while what I've read of Obama views, he wants to give the federal government much more control over everything from our individual healthcare choices to how a company in your state can distribute their employees and needs. I'm not saying that it's not important for there to be some governmental control on these issues. I just think you should put it into the hands of those who can control it best.> >> > > > Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain> > To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange > > Date: Saturday, August 30, 2008, 10:26 PM> >> > I also heard she gave up her corporate jet and limo in favor of a> > greener option. She drives a VW jetta. Of course that will probably change> > now.> >> >> >> > *** **Dinkins**-**Borkowski;** **Nolan**(5) nocf**,** **Phoebe**(3)> > Ds & cf***> >> > *Phoebe Updates CLICK HERE <http://www.caringbridge.org/tx/phoebe>*> >> > * *> >> > "Tact is the ability to make a person see lightning without letting him> > feel the bolt."> >> > —Orlando A. Battista **> >> >> >> > *From:* DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchangeyahoogroups (DOT) com]> > *On Behalf Of * Carlson> >> > *Sent:* Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:13 PM> > *To:* DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com> > *Subject:* Re: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Palin/McCain> >> >> >> > Ok.. I am following you about the " keepers". But still. Gee whiz.. looks> > like she cooks ! She fired her chef !> >> >> >> > Sad that people think that she should not just because her child has an SN.> > Seriously.. reflects the need for more inclusion. Why should she stop doing> > something just because her son has DS? I admit though that when I heard a> > rumor ( maybe on this list ) MONTHS ago..that she might be the running> > mate.. I thought.. NAH.. she will decline cause her son will need her. But> > looks like she takes him to work etc.. What a awesome lady.> >> >> >> > I heard a rumor too the she home schools. But I have not confirmed that> > one. When she fired her chef though.. that made the news. She felt it was a> > luxury that Alaskans should not pay for.> >> >> >> > Steph> >> >> >> > * [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Palin/McCain> >> > I was so excited yesterday I forgot to check the hurricane updates! I never> > saw the Saddleback conversation, will have to look for it.> >> > What saddens me is the controversy going around Christian BBs about women> > not holding civil office.> >> > Where are the bumper stickers?!> >> > a> >> >> > > >> > > > -- > Shari>

August 31, 2008

Good point!

I can't relate to the school issue because I am in TX. I like

the " bed made backwards " comparison.

I am by no means an expert on governments, etc. but if one wanted to

join or organize a group to change or modify that issue, it seems

like it might be easier to change it on a state level rather than a

federal level. I think that's how it's supposed to work anyway.

> > >

> > > From: Dinkins-Borkowski <julie@>

> > > Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Palin/McCain

> > > To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

> > > Date: Saturday, August 30, 2008, 10:26 PM

> > >

> > > I also heard she gave up her corporate jet and limo in favor

of

> a

> > > greener option. She drives a VW jetta. Of course that will

> probably change

> > > now.

> > >

> > > *** **Dinkins**-**Borkowski;** **Nolan**(5) nocf**,**

> **Phoebe**(3)

> > > Ds & cf***

> > >

> > > *Phoebe Updates CLICK HERE

> > >

> > > * *

> > >

> > > " Tact is the ability to make a person see lightning without

> letting him

> > > feel the bolt. "

> > >

> > > -Orlando A. Battista **

> > >

> > > *From:* DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com

> [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchangeyahoogroups (DOT) com]

> > > *On Behalf Of * Carlson

> > >

> > > *Sent:* Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:13 PM

> > > *To:* DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com

> > > *Subject:* Re: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Palin/McCain

> > >

> > > Ok.. I am following you about the " keepers " . But still. Gee

> whiz.. looks

> > > like she cooks ! She fired her chef !

> > >

> > > Sad that people think that she should not just because her

child

> has an SN.

> > > Seriously.. reflects the need for more inclusion. Why should

she

> stop doing

> > > something just because her son has DS? I admit though that

when

> I heard a

> > > rumor ( maybe on this list ) MONTHS ago..that she might be

the

> running

> > > mate.. I thought.. NAH.. she will decline cause her son will

need

> her. But

> > > looks like she takes him to work etc.. What a awesome lady.

> > >

> > > I heard a rumor too the she home schools. But I have not

> confirmed that

> > > one. When she fired her chef though.. that made the news. She

> felt it was a

> > > luxury that Alaskans should not pay for.

> > >

> > > Steph

> > >

> > > * [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Palin/McCain

> > >

> > > I was so excited yesterday I forgot to check the hurricane

> updates! I never

> > > saw the Saddleback conversation, will have to look for it.

> > >

> > > What saddens me is the controversy going around Christian BBs

> about women

> > > not holding civil office.

> > >

> > > Where are the bumper stickers?!

> > >

> > > a

> > >

> >

> > --

> > Shari

> >

>

August 31, 2008

“Understand

I am now a major McCain supporter ( now that Palin is one board I am DANCING to

the polls as opposed to holding my nose)” .

Ha..this is a pretty accurate description of me, too…

We didn’t put Danny in preschool or get services from the

schools..our insurance paid for private speech therapy. Do you have any

universities in your area? Sometimes they have students who can provide

therapy under the direction of their professors(Danny has sessions with a

college student who is majoring in Communicative Disorders (speech therapist

student) He has 1 hr sessions with the student(and her prof) for free.

Students need hands on learning, so it is a good thing for them,

too.

KathyR

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Carlson

Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2008 5:31 PM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re: Palin/McCain

Understand

I am now a major McCain supporter ( now that Palin is one board I am DANCING to

the polls as opposed to holding my nose) . But states rights have

their " dark side " too.

Normally

I am all for it.. but in our recent IEP adventure, I found that the federal

government left it up to the states on if it considers homeschooling a

" private school " . How does this fit with our kids?? well it is

the final factor on if they are eligible for state ( public school) funded

therapies.

Yes..

My state of Ohio does not recognize home schools as a private school. Texas

does. So.. While I am for smaller government I do wish that sometimes

they would use a blanket. I think they have their bed made backward : )

Steph

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