Critics Say Right-Wing Attacks on Disability Rights and Democratic Inaction Demand New Leadership
By
Walter Rhein
4d ago· 2 min readenOpinion
Summary
A critical opinion piece arguing that right-wing political movements are attacking the disability community by targeting the Olmstead decision, and that corporate Democrats are failing to adequately respond. The author calls for new representatives at every level of government who will defend basic human dignity and rights for all people, including those with disabilities.
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· 5 pulledI stand for humanity. I believe that all human beings should be recognized as people.
I believe that the primary purpose of our government is to defend the right to basic dignity for everyone.
Unfortunately, we are forced to endure the cruelty of right-wing political movements that are based on inflicting punishment and needless pain.
Once again, conservatives are taking overt action to deprive disabled people of their basic human rights with their attack on the Olmstead decision.
This is yet more evidence that we need new representatives at every level of government
The Right Is Attacking the Disability Community and Corporate Democrats Are Failing to Respond This is yet more evidence that we need new representatives at every level of government I stand for …
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