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By Jock on Friday 6th February, 2009

What did the Royal National Institute for the Blind mean...

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...by this (emphasis mine):

Lesley-Anne Alexander, the RNIB's chief executive, said: "Mr Clarkson's description of Prime Minister Brown is offensive. Any suggestion that equates disability with incompetence is totally unacceptable. We would be happy to help Mr Clarkson understand the positive contribution people with sight loss make to society." [From Clarkson apologises for PM insults (From The Oxford Times)]

I can only conclude that even they acknowledge that Clarkson's remark was at least two thirds true!

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