Over the past few months, the spread of falsehoods and misinformation during the Trump campaign has been relentless. These misleading claims have ranged from alarmist rhetoric (let’s be clear, Biden is not a socialist) to downright bullying. Among the most damaging and offensive accusations made against Biden was the claim that he suffers from dementia.
Anyone who has experience with dementia knows how baseless this assertion is. Yes, Biden may occasionally stumble over his words, but that doesn’t equate to cognitive decline or dementia. To suggest otherwise is simply cruel.
It’s well known that Biden has worked hard to overcome a stutter. He has been transparent about this struggle and has even taken the time to mentor young people facing similar challenges. “I’ve worked my whole life to overcome a stutter, and it’s my great honor to mentor kids who have experienced the same. It’s called empathy. Look it up.”
Is Biden always a flawless speaker? No. But is he a kind-hearted, caring individual? Absolutely.
Let’s be clear: if you are engaging in the “Sleepy Joe” memes, spreading the “he has dementia” narrative, or making jokes about his stutter, you are being insensitive. These comments are not only inaccurate but also harmful and ableist.
This isn’t merely a political ploy; it embodies a fundamental cruelty. Remember when Trump boasted about acing the Montreal Cognitive Test? He should have; failing it would have been a sign of his own cognitive issues. The reality is that for many people and their families, cognitive testing is a serious matter. Trump’s bragging reveals a shocking lack of empathy.
Accusations regarding Biden’s speech patterns as indicators of mental decline reflect a complete disregard for those who struggle with speech impediments or cognitive challenges. They are offensive to families dealing with dementia and those supporting children who stutter, like young Ethan Roberts, who found inspiration from Biden’s story.
Ethan met Biden on the campaign trail and remarked, “He told me we were in the same club. We stutter. It was incredible to hear that someone like me achieved such a high position.” Biden has maintained contact with Ethan, providing guidance to help him navigate his stutter. In a letter to the Stuttering Foundation of America, Biden expressed, “I personally understand the fear and frustration of a stutter.”
Today, Biden mentors other children who stutter, sharing techniques that helped him as a child. Among these methods are reading poetry aloud and modifying speeches to make words easier to pronounce. Ethan credits Biden for shifting his perspective on his stutter from a source of fear to a gift for personal growth.
This is what true kindness looks like. To twist Biden’s struggles into a narrative of cognitive unfitness is damaging not only to those who stutter or cope with dementia but to anyone possessing a sense of compassion.
So, let’s set the record straight: Biden’s speech patterns do not imply dementia. His occasional verbal missteps say nothing about his mental fitness. However, if you continue to propagate these falsehoods, it reveals much about your own character.
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Summary:
This letter addresses the offensive rumors surrounding Joe Biden’s mental fitness, specifically the unfounded claims of dementia. It highlights his struggles with stuttering and the importance of empathy, calling out the cruelty of those spreading misinformation. The letter also emphasizes the need for compassion towards individuals facing similar challenges, encouraging a kinder dialogue.