IF PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME RULED THE WORLD

Just read this on another Jacob's blog and loved it and thought I'd share it:
IF PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME RULED THE WORLD

    -Affection, hugging and caring for others would make a big comeback.
    -All people would be encouraged to develop and use their gifts for helping others.
    -People would be refreshingly honest and genuine.
    -A stuffy high society would probably not do well.
    -People engaged in self talk would be considered thoughtful and creative.
    -Order and structure would rule.
    -People would be expected to keep their promises.
    -Last minute changes would be strongly discouraged (if not considered rude and offensive).
    -Places would be neat, clean and organized.


    -The words “hurry” and “fast” would not be uttered in polite society – “plenty of time” would take their place.
    -Our current mode of dealing with time, also known as the ‘Rat Race” would not survive.
    -Here and now would command a great deal more respect than it currently does.
    -Stopping to smell the roses would not be just a cliché.
    -Work would be revered, no matter what kind, from doing dishes to rocket science.
    -Speed would be far less important than doing the job right.
    -Work would be everyone’s right, not a privilege.
    -All instruction would include pictures to aid visual learners.
    -Anyone writing “incident reports” would have to go through sensitivity training, which would consist of someone following them around writing down everything they did wrong.
    -Anger would only be allowed in special sound proof rooms.
    -Trained negotiators would be available to everyone to help deal with any conflicts.
    -The word “non compliant” would not be used (except as a very rude comment). It would be replaced by “assertive” as in “he or she is being assertive today”.
    -Art and music appreciation would be BIG.
    -People would have time to work on paintings and other art projects.
    -Acting and theatrical arts would be encouraged for all.
    -Dancing would be recommended at least 3 times per week.
    -The Wiggles, Elvis, the Beatles and the Beach Boys would still be number 1 on the hit parade.
    -There would be fewer movies, but they would be replayed over and over.
    -People would not hurt the feelings of others and they would also not lie or keep secrets.