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Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick
And damn it... every one of us IS special. Flaws and all. Regardless of what we do. Because of who we are.
This does not, of course, mean that we "deserve" anything more than anyone else. But it means we should treat ourselves with care. We should treat everyone else around us with care. This is what Mr. Rogers-- and, frankly, what Christ (are you listening, Faux Christians News)-- was saying.
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Aw, I love your post.
And, I think that the people who 'get' that they are special from Mr. Rogers aren't the PITA's that are causing the problems out there. I can think I am special, teach my kids they are special, but, not that they are entitled to go around and treat people badly because they are 'special' or get away with whatever they want to because they are 'special'. I've taught them they are special, that we are all special and that there are moral standards, laws, etc. that we all need to follow.
{okay, they don't always listen to me but I have taught them, none the less!!}
I loved the show. I think he taught a lot of things and showed kids that there is a world out there besides their little comfy spot in front of the t.v. with their sippy cups and coloring books.
{on a side note, I caught Eddie Murphy on A&E and they showed a clip of his spoofs on Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood, too funny...}