[Kaz]

Originally posted by Melusine: ROFL!! Kaz, I honestly can't believe that there are people nowadays who think stuttering is contagious (I mean, come ON!) or a sign of stupidity, but I agree we often take it for granted that we can speak freely, and I think it's great there's an International Awareness day for it!!

I quote this article, written by a stutterer:

(translated from German) I donate several liters of blood every year. This year I have already donated twice, but what I experienced is the limit! The nurse who did the routine check did not want to let me through because of my stuttering. After a long discussion and the question whether stuttering was put on a par with AIDS or if it is contagious in another way, I was allowed to donate blood for the eleventh time... I do hope that nobody begins to stutter because of my helpfulness!

You have got to admit, this takes the cake.