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In May last year, Arnold Schwarzenegger was reported to have “crushed an internet troll who mocked Special Olympics”. The troll had commented on a video Schwarzenegger had posted of some Special Olympics athletes, captioned: “These guys inspire me.” The troll continued: “The Olympics are for the best athletes in the entire world to compete against each other to determine who is the best. Having retards competing is doing the opposite!” The Terminator was gently brutal in his response. “You have two possible paths ahead. Right now, I guarantee you that these athletes have more courage, compassion, brains and skill — actually more of every positive human quality — than you. “So, take their path, you could learn from them, and try to challenge yourself to give back, to add something to the world. Or you can stay on your path, and keep being a sad, pitiful jealous internet troll who adds nothing to the world but mocks anyone who does out of small-minded jealousy. “I know that all you re...
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