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Irish_Dem

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2. I have an intellectually disabled cousin who knows more about politics than most people.

Reply to cyclonefence (Original post)

Thu Aug 8, 2024, 12:27 PM

Aug 2024

It took him many years to get his high school diploma, and he took his studies seriously.
His high school diploma means more to him than I can describe.

He understands a great deal about how our government works.
He took the civics/government/history classes to heart.

He follows current events avidly. I have a college degree in political science and have been
a political junkie since childhood and we can hold lively discussions about politics. He often
tells me things I didn't know.

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My intellectually disabled daughter has voted in every election since she turned 18 [View all] cyclonefence Aug 2024 OP

Congratulations to you both. delisen Aug 2024 #1

I have an intellectually disabled cousin who knows more about politics than most people. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #2

Thank you for sharing your story with your daughter--that only reemphasizes the importance of voting... hlthe2b Aug 2024 #3

With you in solidarity.. Tikki Aug 2024 #4

Guard her rights arlyellowdog Aug 2024 #5

So has my ASD/HD son Jilly_in_VA Aug 2024 #6