Obama on the 19th President of the United States at record talk shows, the self's own bowling technique was bad, "Take part in Special Olympics as" the same. 20 day, Obama issued an open for his possible offensive remarks made by Special Olympics athletes apologize.Obama is the "Jay - Leno Tonight Show" program record that this "cold joke" of. At that time, at the White House talked about his life when Obama said that he has been bowling in practice, there is a shot of 129 points (out of 300 points), "It's like (join) Special Olympics such as race."
Because they were afraid that the joke may be regarded as an affront to people with intellectual disabilities, the White House spokesman Bill - Burton in a program broadcast two hours before the publication of an emergency statement on Obama's remarks be clarified. Burton said: "The president is self own impromptu bowling game, absolutely no intention to flout the Special Olympics. President think Special Olympics is a good event for people with intellectual disabilities all over the world to provide the opportunity to show their own."
Special Olympics International Chairman Tim - 20 Day Shriver said Obama at day 19 after recording program soon to call him an apology.
"Obama is sorry, apologize to people touching manner. He said he did not intend to insult Special Olympics athletes, more people do not want to bring any embarrassment and pain," said Shriver.
But Shriver said that people should draw lessons from this matter, "The important thing is be aware that our language is sometimes very wounding; these remarks from a point of view, can be considered for the special needs of those who have an insult so that they were injured, but also caused by bias. "
Special Olympics is based on the Olympic spirit, specifically for people with intellectual disabilities held international General Games; divided into summer and winter Special Olympics Special Olympics, held alternately every two years. 2007 Summer Special Olympics held in Shanghai, China.
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