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I think the "outrage" of the public actually proves the point of Obama's joke. Not to say the joke was appropriate, but he was basically justnoting the common practice of running to the defense of the honor of those who face uncommon challenges in everyday life. Even the term "Special"Olympian represents the sensitive hyperbole used when dealing with the mentally and physically challenged, but that's a whole other argument. I wonder ifeveryone saw the same clip that I saw. I saw Obama trying to deflect Jay's sarcastic comments about his bowling skills. It seems that some people here sawa clip of Obama saying "I bowl like a ******." What Obama saying was more along the lines of 'Just give it to me straight. I don't need yourartificial support... I'm working on getting better'. It was a candid moment. But what I would really like to iterate is that I think people need tostop looking to critique every moral fiber of a public figure. I'm sure Obama has some significant skeltons that will fall out of the closet, don'twaste your load on this "quip". This type of things happen in everyday life, and the result is usually the same: Guy makes joke. Guy is labeled "insensitive". Guy apologizes. Everyone moves on. This is exactly what is happeneningnow. It's how our society is, but why? Again, that's a whole other discussion. And any wanting to call me a blind Obama supporter, just have somequotes to back up your claim.