I think that it is important to speak up and let people know that we don't support the hurtful biases they are expressing. Most likely you're not the only one, but it is hard to stand up to bullies (or even people who speak out in ignorance without considering their words before opening their mouths). Once you state your position, others will probably support you, even if it is only silently. Not to say anything adds your assent to what has been said.

Those of us who are not right now significaltly impaired by disabilities, of whatever sort, could consider ourselves "temporarily able." None of us know what might happen tomorrow or how we would deal with it.

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