In class, we watched an episode of the show Glee. During this show, an interesting question was raised, "Should disabled people be treated like people who are not disabled?" I believe they should be treated like everyone else, with slight exceptions. I believe that deep down, disabled people do not like when they are talked down to, and different rules are made for them, and anything that makes them feel different. They do not want to take the easy path, but the path that everyone else takes. I do believe, however, that in some situations they must be treated differently. Sometimes they simply to not have the capability to do the things others can, such as physically or mentally strenuous tasks.
I support the female gym teacher's decision to add the girl with Downs Syndrome to the cheer leading roster. I also support her decision to treat her like the other girls on the team, and demand a lot from her. This is most likely all the girl ever wanted; to be a member of a team and to be a part of something alongside her peers. I also trust the gym teacher made the right decision because she has an older sister with the same disease. She is undoubtedly well versed in dealing with people with Downs and she knows what they truly want and desire. She is in a good position to do the best thing possible for this young girl.
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