tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25005619.post5126322283675318700..comments2023-05-23T09:34:02.897-06:00Comments on TangledMe: War and PeaceJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530972001172936718noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25005619.post-4975410431113883322009-05-11T14:36:00.000-06:002009-05-11T14:36:00.000-06:00Mongoose,
First, Jo told the First Couple her kid ...Mongoose,<br />First, Jo told the First Couple her kid is autistic. Unless the First Couple are completely ignorant, First Couple should be aware that autistic people have sometimes inappropriate social skills (i.e., crowding strangers at a kiosk). They should also be aware that autistic people can't help their symptoms. <br /><br />At that point, First Couple can CHOOSE to be bothered, or they can do the decent thing, which is to CHOOSE to not be bothered. <br /><br />Choosing not to be bothered could have resulted in many things, such as letting an autistic kid look at the screen (like the Second Couple), or letting an autistic kid and his mom go ahead of them. That is the decent, kind thing to do.<br /><br />(By the way, the ability to make these choices? Jo's kid doesn't have that ability.)jennifer vaughn breinholthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01143140206063098429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25005619.post-19379091714975961772009-05-10T08:33:00.000-06:002009-05-10T08:33:00.000-06:00That last one was from me.That last one was from me.Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17255980370281345632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25005619.post-2121817202458290432009-05-10T08:32:00.000-06:002009-05-10T08:32:00.000-06:00This post brought tears to my eyes. I cannot belie...This post brought tears to my eyes. I cannot believe the less than kind attitude/behavior of some people. I firmly believe it will come back and bite them in the butt. If not tomorrow-- some day. Karma sucks like that. <br /><br />I ditto Lisa "Mean People Suck!"Mormon Mommy Blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08428665204107871890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25005619.post-80633573209334063402009-05-09T17:54:00.000-06:002009-05-09T17:54:00.000-06:00Don't let a couple of rude people spoil it for you...Don't let a couple of rude people spoil it for you. <br /><br />Your son has as much right to be in that store as anyone.Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283823157675990935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25005619.post-21583264706759290962009-05-09T15:05:00.000-06:002009-05-09T15:05:00.000-06:00This is why I hate most people. They were jerks t...This is why I hate most people. They were jerks to begin with, but to continue after hearing Little Man has autism and simply can't help himself is ridiculous.<br /><br />You were a lot nicer to him than I would have been. I commend you for that.Christahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13968965051399005797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25005619.post-25358320873122946132009-05-09T14:11:00.000-06:002009-05-09T14:11:00.000-06:00Actually unless you left something out, it doesn't...Actually unless you left something out, it doesn't sound like they said anything mean or rude. Your kid WAS bothering them - so what if he's autistic? Some people like their personal space, and I don't think anyone really owes it to other people to enjoy their kids, autistic or otherwise. I don't think the problem was their behaviour so much as you being worn out and raw. Not that I blame you, but feeling miserable doesn't make the world owe us any kindness. I should know.<br /><br />And I know I sound like a total b!tch saying this, but I don't mean it as being rude to you (even though I'm pretty sure it sounds that way). It's just a matter of perspective.Mongoosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13545512692510569390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25005619.post-85002870264629226982009-05-09T10:53:00.000-06:002009-05-09T10:53:00.000-06:00People can be such jerks, sometimes.People can be such jerks, sometimes.FosterAbbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431773317761777407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25005619.post-67543775805234212122009-05-09T10:32:00.000-06:002009-05-09T10:32:00.000-06:00It was the damn video store. I can't believe how ...It was the damn video store. I can't believe how utterly intolerant people can be, Jo. I was glad to read that all was not lost during this experience. Like Keri said, good to even out the bad is a very, very good thing.<br /><br />You should never have to apologize for your son, Jo. Screw mean people.<br /><br />-Francesca3 Bay B Chickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17900160137075495724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25005619.post-89242792271326358752009-05-09T09:03:00.000-06:002009-05-09T09:03:00.000-06:00Darling Jo, I am so sorry that you and our Little ...Darling Jo, I am so sorry that you and our Little Man ran into some idiots. KNOW that mean people like that do not have the same capability of loving others and being happy like the rest of us. They are missing out, every day of this life. Feel pity for them.<br /><br />I'm glad that the nice couple came along as God's proof that there are many more good people than bad people out there.<br /><br />Love and a big hug to you,<br />LauraLaura in L.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09799362516871105837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25005619.post-36420289530264646152009-05-09T09:02:00.000-06:002009-05-09T09:02:00.000-06:00Wow, Jo. I can't believe how rude those people we...Wow, Jo. I can't believe how rude those people were. I'm glad you found the nice ones and that they helped you. <br /><br />I don't understand some people at times.Whitney Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076894476570457181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25005619.post-989513405917897732009-05-09T01:11:00.000-06:002009-05-09T01:11:00.000-06:00I don't understand why some people act the way the...I don't understand why some people act the way they do. I'm sorry your son has to endure that. Thank goodness for the kind people that balance out the others.<br /><br />~Keriforever folding laundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01673738277278533814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25005619.post-43621573931095766092009-05-08T22:34:00.000-06:002009-05-08T22:34:00.000-06:00Thank you so much for that William Penn quote! I ...Thank you so much for that William Penn quote! I am going to memorize it if I can. I hope I never forget that.<br /><br />Yes, those people suck. It reminds me of the time my mother's best friend took her mother out to lunch at the local McDonald's. Her mother (who has since passed away) had severe dementia and was cheerfully babbling to herself in a language that nobody else could understand. While they were eating, a man came up to my mom's friend and <B>asked her to move</B>, saying that "Your mother is scaring my grandson."<br /><br />Believe it or not, she got up and moved. (You will have to take my word for it that her mother would not and could not hurt a fly. She weighed no more than 90 pounds and was the cutest little thing!) On her way, though, she said to the man "Yeah, I'll move. But I want you to know one thing: YOUR GRANDSON IS UGLY."<br /><br />I was so proud of her.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00298748275161851712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25005619.post-68567588856455919232009-05-08T22:30:00.000-06:002009-05-08T22:30:00.000-06:00Oh,Jo, I'm so sorry. That first couple was just A...Oh,Jo, I'm so sorry. That first couple was just AWFUL!! But I'm glad that you found some nice people so quickly. And when Karma does track that first couple down, I hope she's as nice to them as they were to you and your sweet son. ;o)Lady of Perpetual Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01434516025772250275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25005619.post-65384064279481462942009-05-08T22:08:00.000-06:002009-05-08T22:08:00.000-06:00People like this make me so angry!People like this make me so angry!Kristina P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16144488639100871226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25005619.post-72842136313032716372009-05-08T22:07:00.000-06:002009-05-08T22:07:00.000-06:00It amazes me STILL that there are people who act l...It amazes me STILL that there are people who act like that.<br />Unbelievable.<br />Sorry about the kiosk people.<br />Glad you found someone to put your faith back in human kind.<br /><br />burn in hell. that did make me laugh a little. :) ha haK J and the kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11768311213861195548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25005619.post-62074765487156698252009-05-08T22:05:00.000-06:002009-05-08T22:05:00.000-06:00what a difficult situation, but i'm glad you got t...what a difficult situation, but i'm glad you got to experience the kindness of strangers in the endrychellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12006217044717425706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25005619.post-54884389971525769052009-05-08T21:58:00.000-06:002009-05-08T21:58:00.000-06:00I am loving that second couple. How awesome they ...I am loving that second couple. How awesome they were to show you that there are good and kind people out there. The first couple? I hope their movie didn't work ... Karma will get them in time.Just SOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185859150181585109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25005619.post-13785738996075673992009-05-08T21:32:00.000-06:002009-05-08T21:32:00.000-06:00I am often shocked at how rude people can be.
I'm...I am often shocked at how rude people can be. <br />I'm so sorry that you had to deal with those clods. A few jerks always ruin it for everybody.<br /><br />I'm glad you were able to meet the nice people.Jillybeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12150574987267072428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25005619.post-90031396509968001692009-05-08T20:45:00.000-06:002009-05-08T20:45:00.000-06:00Ugh. People. The Normals are really not so normal....Ugh. People. The Normals are really not so normal...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25005619.post-81793731663832051452009-05-08T19:02:00.000-06:002009-05-08T19:02:00.000-06:00What horrible mean people!!!! How dare they??????...What horrible mean people!!!! How dare they???????<br /><br />I'm so glad you to have kind, caring people surrounding you afterwards. <br /><br />Mean people suck!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146320008307628429noreply@blogger.com