Grace Under Fire: Man With Down Syndrome Writes Letter To Conservative About Her Use Of Word ‘Retard’

Bucket-o-surprises Ann Coulter tweeted something ridiculous about the Presidential debate. The Internet responded with outrage. Then, this really thoughtful guy with Down syndrome wrote her a letter that might just change some hearts and minds.

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Deepa Kunapuli

Oct 26, 2012

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