the fact that this man has to plead to a community that his life has value shows how far we have lost our way...
@Jst4vgApostle4 жыл бұрын
Now that you mention it...
@BuryMeInBabylon4 жыл бұрын
Roe v wade was always about ugenics
@jonm7344 жыл бұрын
Truth
@jonm7344 жыл бұрын
@Mary Antonio he's saying the sanctity of life whether your a normal baby or mentally challenged has been degraded by abortion
@kineticblues27664 жыл бұрын
Cyrenne we've never found our way in the first place.
@kineticblues27664 жыл бұрын
this dude has class, insight, wisdom, and speaks truths.
@kevrulz063 жыл бұрын
and he's charming and funny.
@justinmacarrhur19243 жыл бұрын
Great, marry him .
@JohnWick-gt2vv3 жыл бұрын
@@justinmacarrhur1924 seriously??
@rafaelhshebejebfjddavidbsi32532 жыл бұрын
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@callmegary26222 жыл бұрын
@@JohnWick-gt2vv whats wrong with marrying someone with down syndrome? u being predijuce bro?
@Raximist5 жыл бұрын
I think a far more valuable member of society than most politicians.
@eddiejansen37714 жыл бұрын
Certainly true
@Ephisus4 жыл бұрын
I'd vote for him.
@CHSN-14 жыл бұрын
Than most? Than all my brother... I don’t have an issue with politicians I just know how special down syndrome folks are... They are a bright light for this world and definitely a gift to anybody close to them.
@heinrichklaus57173 жыл бұрын
He would be more SANE politically than the person who resides at Mar-a-Lago
@shanes12213 жыл бұрын
@@heinrichklaus5717 did Trump hurt your feelings little guy?
@kenworth34792 жыл бұрын
Hearing this young man speak has this old man in tears. "We shouldn't have to explain our existence!" WOW. This man is awesome. Wishing this man a long and happy life.
@justinpullin982 жыл бұрын
Justin Pullin Anastasia majoras Destiny harmon Alan Doughty
@BenThomas-k1j10 ай бұрын
Hahahaha
@BenThomas-k1j10 ай бұрын
This down syndrom guy is talking so so so much crap
@cloudyur_5173 жыл бұрын
My younger brother has down syndrome, and he truly is a source of happiness, I love him so much. I would do anything and everything for him
@jenniferglenn143 жыл бұрын
❤️
@carlosandresgomez2433 жыл бұрын
LOVE IS GREAT
@krejziks33982 жыл бұрын
That doesn't pay the bills
@repunklican11812 жыл бұрын
Who would we laugh at without them
@zacurrya94852 жыл бұрын
@@repunklican1181 you bro
@seanronayne3654 Жыл бұрын
What a brilliant lad. He absolutely deserved that standing ovation.
@onetokatman72932 жыл бұрын
Why did this make me cry. God is proud of you dude.
@BenThomas-k1j10 ай бұрын
Cmon men You don't Even know if god exists
@onetokatman729310 ай бұрын
@@BenThomas-k1j you don't even know if he doesn't exist. There are many signs of his existence, just read into arbahamic scripture. I myself am a muslims and science can't explain why the big bang happened. If 0 + 0 can equal 1 according to scientists I say 0 + 1, 1 being god equals 1 (our universe).
@thecarpetman76878 ай бұрын
God…then why did your God make life so difficult for this young man you dullard
@stoicqueen85578 ай бұрын
@@BenThomas-k1j That is not nice to say! Everyone with the comprehension skills of a 4yo absolutely knows that god does not exist!
@Shawn-3636 ай бұрын
@@BenThomas-k1jGod says differently: “They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.” Romans 1:19-20 NLT Only a fool denies that God exists.
@too_lowtrejo72115 жыл бұрын
I love that all these professional people are taking the time to let Frank speak and also looking down from where they are and smiling in surprise for this is the first man I’ve seen in history to make a speech on down syndrome
@deborahnunn23943 жыл бұрын
👍🏾
@minagelina11 ай бұрын
I know this is old, but you should check out Charlie Fein
@sailingdiscoverypassage Жыл бұрын
Unbelievable courage to sit and give a brilliant speech in front of subcommittee like that. Truly amazing and inspirational.
@ashleyd9563 жыл бұрын
Nobody should have to justify their existence, and happiness is worth so much! I want my 3 year old son (who has DS) to grow up in a world of inclusion. Frank, you are amazing. Thank you for being a fighter.
@samanthacole43952 жыл бұрын
@@repunklican1181 yes they can contribute.
@shelliegl66592 жыл бұрын
@@samanthacole4395 I know you mean well, but people with Special Needs can do more than contribute. They change people’s lives for the best.
@potter34392 жыл бұрын
He’s a good man
@gooberguttle424 Жыл бұрын
i hope you and your son are living happily today and the days after
@sarahgrisetti39154 жыл бұрын
This man makes me proud to be human. Thank for all you do!
@timbermaniac57564 жыл бұрын
He's accomplished more than I ever will.
@zenkai2713 жыл бұрын
He's reading off paper his mother wrote he doesn't understand what he's saying
@chemicalcabbage3 жыл бұрын
You set your bar low
@duskthunder92743 жыл бұрын
@@chemicalcabbage I mean he probably has accomplished more then you will he actually had a good job and is famous dude done way more then pathetic people like you
@samdobie67483 жыл бұрын
@@zenkai271 How do you know he didn't write it?
@ajaysriram11653 жыл бұрын
Believe in yourself and work for what you want. One day people will be taking lesson from you how you succeeded in life. All the best.
@johnakaODB4 жыл бұрын
I cannot smash the like button enough thank you sir for your diligence and your commitment to this cause. I work with the developmentally disabled and you are my hero sir.
@vondei59393 жыл бұрын
Amen!!
@jimaspholm62962 жыл бұрын
I worked with the Developmentally disabled population for around 30 years and Never have I been so moved by Franks' testimoney in all my years. He is to be admired and respected and yes he is my hero also.
@robertknight33544 жыл бұрын
God is sure proud of this one. Beautiful testimony. I love you, brother. Praise God for your activism.
@vondei59393 жыл бұрын
Amen!!
@Loire833 жыл бұрын
Don't diminish this man's achievements by insinuating some sky wizard is in any way responsible for them, I am so sick of you religious zealots stealing greatness from the world and hijacking it for your own moral gains. Your god didn't make him the man he is, he did, and the experiences both positive and negative that shaped him throughout life. You insult him with your ecumenical pandering.
@robertknight33543 жыл бұрын
@@Loire83 Your "world" is the one that seeks to abort them out of existence. Oh yeah be sure, you anti science, lump of cells morons make sure the early testing just keeps getting better and better. The only area of sciences that you people enjoy. The areas that can end or ruin a life. This man is a Godsend. Everyone with downs is a Godsend. One day you will stand before your God. Be sure that He is the Lord and on that day your atheism will be your undoing.
@Loire833 жыл бұрын
@@robertknight3354 I'm not even sure what your point was in the first few sentences, something about me being anti-science because I think this young man's achievements are his own and not preordained by some greater power? Not quite sure where you got the idea that I'm pro-abortion, or an atheist, or solely interested in the eugenics area of science. I'm gonna go ahead and chalk that up to you assuming things, like gods existing and that they're stoked with you spouting rubbish in their name. As to your second point about me standing in front of god or yahweh or allah or jehovah or whatever the flavour of spaghetti monster you fancy to follow, on that day when it happens I will be embarrassed as all hell, I will come find you, apologise profusely, and then I will ask your mighty all merciful deity why is it that love is eternal and a right of all who follow them, but not the gays.
@junodonatus49063 жыл бұрын
@@Loire83 Think you so much for that thoughtful response to this person's characterization of you and all atheists, I was about to shut them down but you did a perfect job of it. Seems Christianity is not about love at all but about demonising other people and telling lies about them in order to elevate oneself and seem self-righteous.
@TheRisskee4 жыл бұрын
This man needs to be on a talk show circuit. Not enough people watch C-SPAN. What he has to say is insanely eye opening and he keeps it light and fun even though it's such a serious topic. He made his point eloquently.
@freepass68174 жыл бұрын
I cry every time I watch this. That it took this plea to show how lost people have come
@trascord21237 жыл бұрын
Totally amazing, I am wowed, thankyou Mr Stephens.
@bettydoe63224 жыл бұрын
I’m dead
@ColeB-jy3mh4 жыл бұрын
at first I thought his name was Dr. William Mobley
@samhouston16733 жыл бұрын
Mr. Stephens, your speech is an inspiration to us all. I used your speech with my Home School Kids to teach the value and sanctity of all life. It is truly heartbreaking that those who would use their Eugenics paranoia against you for not being part of their pure race, are now completely in charge of the US Federal Government. Dark days are ahead for us all. Find your refuge in the Lord and protection under Patriots, as we value Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness to all.
@funlover42072 жыл бұрын
Salute 🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲
@blaineedwards80783 жыл бұрын
I would be proud to call this man my son. If I knew we were going to have a Down Syndrome baby, I would say, "Right on...thank you, Lord!" And who the hell are the 57 hate-filled Nazis that gave this a thumbs down?
@tetsuoakira82947 ай бұрын
They're probably mothers who aborted their babies.
@llamalady87007 ай бұрын
Wow. So someone with a difference of opinion is a "hate-filled Nazis?" Who are YOU that YOUR opinion is so RIGHT?
@nathanclements66356 ай бұрын
@@llamalady8700someone who doesn’t hate disabled people? Also it’s clearly a joke why u getting so serious homie
@ogfridgeman5546Ай бұрын
@@llamalady8700 the nazis actually did throw disabled folk in with the undesirables my friend
@llamalady8700Ай бұрын
@@ogfridgeman5546 Yes, I know that. Btw, Planned Parenthood is all about eugenics.
@donatospoony2 жыл бұрын
This guy is a real inspiration . So glad I watched this video.
@questionblock8949 Жыл бұрын
Me too. Beautiful speech
@malayalamwriter5 жыл бұрын
This video deserves at least 10 million views
@jacobcarter63324 жыл бұрын
You spelt billion wrong
@vondei59393 жыл бұрын
Yes it does!!
@BenThomas-k1j10 ай бұрын
It deserves 0 views yeah
@maggiev92473 жыл бұрын
Blows my mind! If we all could have courage like this
@UglyDuckling_XD3 жыл бұрын
These are the most beautiful people in the world. So innocent so content with the card they were dealt. If you’ve ever been blessed to be around a person with downs and get to know them on a personal level, it’s truly remarkable and maybe we can take a page or two from their book…
@quazar47732 жыл бұрын
So true. When my brother was born with DS I was sad because I thought he wouldn't have a normal life and be sad or depressed. I talked to my brother about it and what he said was amazing. "To us a person with down syndrome may look as if they were given a bad card in life, but look at them, do they not seem happy? We may see down syndrome as something negative but maybe it was a blessing for them as many of us "normal" people lack what they have and that's content with our lives."
@zart96404 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful advocate for ALL us! Thank you Frank Stephens for spreading Awareness!!!
@fd59273 жыл бұрын
Frank Stephens. What an incredible man and great spokesperson for people with a disability. I salute you my great man.
@iBePlaya2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful speech and what a wonderful human being! ❤️
@Wolf9of9Odin5 жыл бұрын
Well said and truly powerful words.
@daleversfelt2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Thank you so much for this. When my preborn son was screened in Surrey we were told that he was a down syndrome baby and were sent home to make a choice of terminating him. We chose to get another screening, this time at Children's in Vancouver. They confirmed he in fact looked completely fine. While we would have chosen to deliver him, even with the syndrome, it did demonstrate 2 things: the willing readiness of our system to terminate pregnancies and the ease of making errors. He is aware of his back story and thus has his own compassion for the challenged in our society.
@2623-u1c3 жыл бұрын
That was honestly one of the best speeches I’ve ever heard!
@Truth72500 Жыл бұрын
He should speak for Biden I understand him
@gqqq5042 Жыл бұрын
Maybe one of the best from someone with down syndrome. Not one of the best speeches in general though
@MikeWalkerSBC2 жыл бұрын
The most sensible thing to come from Capitol Hill in a long time. Thank you, Mr. Stephens.
@rickyjkuron52752 жыл бұрын
My cast member!!! It’s an honor being on stage with Frank
@BenThomas-k1j10 ай бұрын
surely I'm smarter than Frank
@rickyjkuron527510 ай бұрын
Um@@BenThomas-k1j you’re wrong. Frank is very smart
@ConceitedCamelyt4 жыл бұрын
Makes more sense than most California legislators, this man should be voted into their state senate.
@janeljett95273 жыл бұрын
Hi
@sunkintree Жыл бұрын
rent free
@BenThomas-k1j10 ай бұрын
im going incognito
@cymandeh6 жыл бұрын
This should get 6 billion veiws
@luiss.38664 жыл бұрын
But there's only 7 billion people on this planet
@lemailsen4 жыл бұрын
That's not how it works nor how it should work. It'd be very undemocratic.
@toztoz91184 жыл бұрын
@@luiss.3866 There's 7,8 billion
@Crazyman12124 жыл бұрын
Only 4.5 billion people have access to the internet.
@cymandeh4 жыл бұрын
@@Crazyman1212 thanks
@meldenfelismino57942 жыл бұрын
he's mom must be so proud of him! he's so intelligent!
@BenThomas-k1j10 ай бұрын
Jesus christ 😂
@BenThomas-k1j10 ай бұрын
Please don't put people with Downs in My face, for their own good, capisch?
@Footprints11112 жыл бұрын
I am so proud of you for taking a stand against discrimination. You are a beautiful human being and our world needs your heart. No one should EVER judge another human being for being themselves. Keep using your voice, you beautiful soul. I will be right next to you fighting against this injustice as well. I won’t stop until we have equality for all, and a world without discrimination. God Bless You. 💕🦋🌈💕
@kevrulz063 жыл бұрын
I want to meet this man and shake his hand. We need to promote people like THIS.
@Zoro-kq5uz22 күн бұрын
Go Mr. Stephens Go!*** Amazing!
@evangelineking39303 жыл бұрын
Who would possibly give this guy thumbs down? Look at all he's done having this great obstacle? I applaud him!
@blaineedwards80783 жыл бұрын
I'll tell you who....some piece of crap that has darkness and total malice in their heart, a true Nazi...a proponent of all that is wrong with humanity.
@yourvirtualdad3 жыл бұрын
thumbs down? what do you mean?
@Riddickisawesome1012 жыл бұрын
@@PlumpnDreamyWalrus because a good society takes care of its most vulnerable people. Make the world easier for them to live in. Stop making excuses
@Riddickisawesome1012 жыл бұрын
@@PlumpnDreamyWalrus they wouldn’t be as vulnerable if they were born into a world with the proper supports in place. That’s why I and many other other disability advocates fight to make that happen. Common people could help too if they so choose
@Wasteman365 Жыл бұрын
People who like to murder babies obviously
@anonymousman8772 Жыл бұрын
As a person who has struggled with depression all of my life, I have always noticed the joy expressed by people with down syndrome. I have always felt as if those with down syndrome are a gift to the rest of us as a lesson on how to feel joy in life. Thank God for people like this man, so that we all may be able to find the joy that is waiting for us all in this life.
@carolynerobista72784 жыл бұрын
not out of pitty Frank i love you and your speech will always change a life
@vondei59393 жыл бұрын
It has changed mine, it has given me great hope 💓
@BenThomas-k1j10 ай бұрын
Jesus christ
@O-8-15Ай бұрын
I'm deeply touched with tears in my eyes. I can say from my own experience in Psychiatry & Neurology for children, that people with Down Syndrome are much, much easier to be around with than most of us "normals". And I have to say that I like them equally if not more than "normal" people.
@eduardoantonionaranjo79724 жыл бұрын
Sad world we live in when we as human beings have more compassion and empathy towards animals and plants than are fellow man.
@akshatghoshal60984 жыл бұрын
If that was the case, animals wouldn't be put in slaughterhouses and tortured for the entirety of their lives.
@josephdegiorgio2084 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you, well said.
@danielchettiar56703 жыл бұрын
@@akshatghoshal6098 We are at the top of the food chain. Enjoy your position.
@frankie75293 жыл бұрын
There's nothing wrong with having compassion towards animals.
@BossBassing3 жыл бұрын
@@danielchettiar5670 lol ikr common sense
@isaacnewton59132 жыл бұрын
Damn. Brought tears to my eyes. Your life is worthwhile, Frank! Keep on speaking truth.
@jaxsonaction79213 жыл бұрын
Standing ovation for Mr Frank Stephens
@sheenagriffith26357 ай бұрын
What a role model. He needs way more support and recognition he deserves it.
@deepapatricia4 жыл бұрын
This guy's got more humour and punch lines than i... just awesome!!
@TheGreatWhiteCount6 ай бұрын
This man is a beacon of hope. He's the spokesperson for humanity.
@greenabduladhem47762 жыл бұрын
Great...I have a daughter 35 years old...thanks God for this gift I'm all the time feel that I live for her sake
@wheatstonebridge Жыл бұрын
You have to live for yourself too. You can't JUST live for others.
@manofsteal27922 ай бұрын
thank you for sharing this amazing video, god bless you young man . I was about to cry when he said "I do not have to feel that I need to justify my existence"
@gurlm904 жыл бұрын
God bless you brother. All life matters from conception on. Your a gem💎😊
@e90gabe3 жыл бұрын
Imagine what kind of human you have to be to dislike this video? Awesome video
@shelliegl66592 жыл бұрын
You are an amazing young man! I wish I had just a little bit of your courage, compassion and smarts. Thank you!
@BenThomas-k1j10 ай бұрын
😮
@user-bo8nb2mi2 жыл бұрын
They bring out the best from people.
@livinctry5 жыл бұрын
They are truly a gift to the world!
@BenThomas-k1j10 ай бұрын
Hahahahahahahaha
@angelgomez45272 жыл бұрын
Fund the Research! This is where we all come together to find Solutions and their will be No Problems! Love his Speech. So proud of this young man.
@lucianakueker50012 жыл бұрын
God bless this smart man. He is so warm and personable.
@jeremiahedwards735711 ай бұрын
The most eloquent, truthful, and heart felt testimony that has been presented in Congress.
@khdelong2 жыл бұрын
How wrong the idea is of those that are "tough" or "strong". This man is the opidamy of strength.
@mcobergafc2 жыл бұрын
And that´s CHURCH!
@Masteryogis Жыл бұрын
This proves once again, You make the World a Happier place ☀️ Those are powerful words my friend. Thank you 💪
@sekborg57573 жыл бұрын
This man is so strong, it's inspiring
@thomasf9478 Жыл бұрын
This gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes. I'm saddened by the fact that this is the first time I've seen this.
@SnackFoodOSRS2 жыл бұрын
In 2022, Frank, you are still an Inspiration to all!
@BenThomas-k1j10 ай бұрын
Im SO fucked up!
@equn3 жыл бұрын
Tremendous effort to deliver such a speech. Respect!
@BenThomas-k1j10 ай бұрын
I have to!, people is stupid!!!!
@personpeople79012 жыл бұрын
I need to meet this beautiful man. I mean that genuinely. My baby brother was born about a year ago and he has down syndrome. He is the best, most beautiful thing that has ever happened to me. The doctors that diagnosed him in the womb pushed for him to be terminated. My mom thankfully said no. I can't imagine my life without him. He is my favorite human ever, and it's not a mental illness. It is a blessing to lives and happiness in its truest form.💓
@yuoyup18833 жыл бұрын
Truly truly amazing I have been in the field for 40 years and I always say they do not look at people's disabilities I look at the capabilities God bless this man
@seanm75392 жыл бұрын
Thank u I’ve worked in the same field myself I’ve taken care of disabled veterans and taking care of people with disabilities and what I have found with the disabled community is that they want to always continuously harp on the fact that they are disabled how that must put a very large strain on the person with the disability and their mental health if that’s all they hear you’re disabled and you can do nothing else I looked up a statistic a couple of years ago it may have changed since then but the short version is that people with disabilities are 90 times more likely to commit suicide and that breaks my heart being somebody who has a neurological disability and the way that people like me are seen I try to look at with people disabilities you know like that not very many people look at them in and I can see that it does probably make them feel like they are seen as not just a person with a disability
@BenThomas-k1j10 ай бұрын
Good bless You too man!
@boratssisterwife6200 Жыл бұрын
This Gentleman is incredible the world needs more people like him not less ❤
@crammydavisjr58132 жыл бұрын
Dude freaking crushed it. Well done, Sir!
@safiremorningstar4 ай бұрын
He deserves that standing ovation, she said it so well and so eloquently, I wish him all the luck with his hope and desire for a better world to research on that Gene.
@wendilandkammer83683 жыл бұрын
A brilliant speech. I just found my way to this video. Two years after it was made.
@rbatalla012 жыл бұрын
Very powerful testimony and very relevant today.
@MightyKnightly5 жыл бұрын
PLEASE share more. This is powerful and inspiring for our son :)
@tanis11112 жыл бұрын
Bless your beautiful soul Sir. You are one amazing man and you do not have to justify your existence, we are all just people. What a great speech, so real, with good humor, if only more thought like you. Your medical reasoning is spot on, we could learn much. I applaud you, I stand with you and I wish you the best in life, YOU DESERVE IT. Much love ♥️✨
@tauqeerhussain35867 ай бұрын
Even I stood up and clapped
@user-jx6so8pq1y3 жыл бұрын
He and many others deserve so much better. Might I add, I’d like to borrow his self confidence and speaking skills.
@Ejexion3 жыл бұрын
Wow. I'm sure much of what he said flies clear over the heads of many watching this.
@ringwormsherm11 ай бұрын
I love this guy. He may communicate a bit slower but he completely understands. We all have our flaws
@sandragrima42064 жыл бұрын
You are a BLESSING and a child OF GOD.
@BenThomas-k1j10 ай бұрын
Im a child of the Demon
@Yasmina-1979at4 ай бұрын
I’m super-impressed by this great man . Thank you for your wisdom . Many people could benefit from it 😊
@JacobThomson1988 Жыл бұрын
This guy deserves 10 gold stars for his performance in the courtroom amazingly benevolent
@davidmaloney5901 Жыл бұрын
The bravery and courage of this man to present a great and well delivered speech makes me realize that we can all do more than we give ourselves credit for.
@melissamurray8307 Жыл бұрын
Every life matters. It’s too bad we view some lives over others. God bless this man.
@BenThomas-k1j10 ай бұрын
Hmmmm yes You are right, did You know?
@igorflexus94933 жыл бұрын
How can anyone dislike this?
@BenThomas-k1j10 ай бұрын
I don't dislike this, i dislike My life over others, i have 0 Friends, 0 tru(e) friends
@katy2163 Жыл бұрын
Such an articulate, insightful and important message...thank you for opening up minds!
@gaberoyalll3 жыл бұрын
There is so much value in all lives especially this gentleman. There is So much to learn from everyone !
@Moetastic Жыл бұрын
Most things dont move me and Im usually pretty bitter but this really touched my soul. What a good speech.
@shakeybill823 жыл бұрын
Very well articulated speach, well done young man
@jackieeden Жыл бұрын
Iam writing from Malawi 🇲🇼 Africa. I feel strongly that God wants me to open a school of special needs. I run a small Early years school and I so far have three kids with Down syndrome. They truly are a source of happiness and inspiration.
@stephenjacques5542 жыл бұрын
You couldn't have said it any better young man, we are all so proud of you and family, I am sending you my love and prayers always for you and family and friends. You really touched my heart and I can't wait to hear you speak again. Love You my friend. SJ
@tuulsstayssturdy30133 жыл бұрын
I love him he inspires me and this video made me cry thank you
@BenThomas-k1j10 ай бұрын
what a clown
@Lrn2hmp2 жыл бұрын
I literally feel this man is a better one than I’ll ever be.
@sanaulesuter93567 жыл бұрын
This is great!!!👌
@DevonLadd5 ай бұрын
"Let's pursue answers, not final solutions" that is an excellent way to put it
@Av-vd3wk3 жыл бұрын
One of the best speeches I’ve ever heard.
@acepath30019 ай бұрын
As a learning disabled kid that was hard of hearing I was told by my teachers that i was not worth the accomadation. And still have this told to me at 47 yrs old by current government staff. In british columbia
@stefanbernhard2710 Жыл бұрын
I'm not crying, you're crying . This guy is a straight up boss
@BenThomas-k1j10 ай бұрын
Everyone cries
@Ackamemnon Жыл бұрын
i am so proud of Frank, very wise and speaks the truth 100%
@mr.salvatorejpluchino84672 жыл бұрын
4 YRS LATER STILL THE BEST SPEACH EVER , DOWN SYNDROME PEOPLE DESERVES THE RIGHT TO LIVE , IM HERE CAUSE ROE VS
@jessicabates2351 Жыл бұрын
People first language please I’m just saying this just so you know.
@InventaChris Жыл бұрын
Roe Vs Wade is valid: abortion is a woman's CHOICE. Cry about it.
@kierancaldwell3442 Жыл бұрын
@@jessicabates2351 there's no need to argue semantics, he's expressing support for them, it doesn't matter which order the words are in
@jessicabates2351 Жыл бұрын
@@kierancaldwell3442 I wasn’t arguing I was correcting the first comment that started this if your not an advocate or haven’t educated yourself you have no right to say this to me and actually it does because it hurts our feelings if people don’t use the peoples first language.
@kierancaldwell3442 Жыл бұрын
@@jessicabates2351 I'm autistic so I've seen this same "people first vs identity first" debate tons of times (obvs autism is different from DS but this same pointless argument is applied to both conditions). There's nothing hurtful about simply referring to the disability/condition, they have Down syndrome and that's OK, there's no reason to treat it like acknowledging that fact is an insult Also lots of people prefer "identity first" language and find "person first" to be offensive Edit: also, never pull the "if you're not *insert* then you have no right to say that" argument
@Ericksosasculptor Жыл бұрын
This speech truly is powerful. People with Down syndrome are just rays of sunshine, no one should have to justify their existence, hopefully we can grow to be a more inclusive society so that people’s rights to life won’t be a debate anymore.
@dwayneasher6765 Жыл бұрын
I agree with you but the reason why people are against them is because a lot of people who have it cry too much and hurt people when nothing goes there way and they have the minds of kids and they never get out of it so they have the same problem for every I know about people with this mental illness in my school who hit a kid and decided to take his toy and that idiot got no consequences for his actions