President Obama joked that his bowling “was like the Special Olympics or something”. He bowled a 37 on the campaign trail, and said he had been practicing on the White House bowling alley and got a 129.

Obama and his camp are supposed to be “progressives”, politically correct individuals that care about other’s feelings, yet it is ok for him to make a joke about those with special needs. Such hypocrisy. What if I said that when I swim I can barely stay afloat, it’s like I’m black? Begin Al Sharpton outrage and protest…

In response to Obama’s apology, Special Olympics Chairman Timothy Shriver said:

President Obama called last night and expressed his regret and he apologized. He said that he did not intend to humiliate Special Olympics athletes or people with intellectual disabilities. He was sincere and heartfelt, and said that he is a fan of our movement and is ready to work with our athletes to make the United States a more accepting and welcoming country for all people with special needs….

Words hurt and words matter. Words can cause pain and result in stereotypes that are unfair and damaging to people with intellectual disabilities. And using “Special Olympics” in a negative or derogatory context can be a humiliating put-down to people with special needs....

Finally, we invite the President to take the lead and consider hiring a Special Olympics athlete to work in the White House. In so doing, he could help end misperceptions about the talents and abilities of people with intellectual disabilities, and demonstrate their dignity and value to the world.

Having volunteered and hosted a local Special Olympics event several years ago, I would bet that Obama couldn’t even place for 1 event!

A 37 and a 129? Come on. This should be a qualification for President. If you are a male and you can’t bowl at least a 160, you are not a man. I can bowl that lefty while drinking a beer. Candidates should have baited a hook and caught fish before too (and liked it). How can we expect our Presidents to relate to the average hardworking American when they are part of an elite group that don’t partake in alpha-male activities? Basketball != alpha-male.

I challenge Obama to volunteer for a Special Olympics (and get his puny scores up).