Disabled Americans have the right to be represented, and most importantly, to work — and that includes working for the U.S. government.
from state and national editorials and commentators for ducking.”
If having a stammer or a hearing impairment disqualifies someone from running or holding office, are we living up to the promise of democracy and government by the people? President Joe Biden’s stutter, but don’t we want children with speech challenges to grow up knowing they can aim for any job, even the presidency?
. You don’t have to look far to understand why, when demeaning and discriminating them based on their disability is the accepted status quo. News outlets shouldn’t be endorsing the idea that someone who has a speech or hearing impairment is less fit to serve. They should be questioning that logic. Replace disability with any other identity and the prejudice is clear.
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