Nobody ever said Arnold Schwarzenegger was perfect. He's made mistakes in his life just like any other human being. One thing people have never said about him though was that he didn't know how to inspire. Amidst his own setbacks in life, the man has never lost the ability to show people that it's always best to try hard every day to be a better person. Improve the body through exercise. Improve the soul by trying to give back to others.
This is a message he's tried to uphold for years. Never was that on greater display than in such a seemingly small moment. Arnold was attending a Special Olympics event and couldn't help but share how inspired he was by the athletes for their courage and dedication. He shared as much via Snapchat and Facebook.
However, one nasty commenter decided to take a shot at the entire event, claim the event was nothing more than a showcase for "retards." So as expected, Arnold decided to go all Terminator on their ass, but not with blazing guns. With words. Beautiful and truthful words.
People can say what they want about Arnold as an actor or as a politician, but there is no way they can argue the impact and truth behind this response. It reflect a level of awareness and compassion so few human beings embody in an era filled with bitter selfishness and hatred. The fact he was born in Austria, the same country that produced Adolph Hitler, is a perfect representation that no individual is like any other. It's up to the person to make themselves better, just like those kids in the Special Olympics try to do every day. If nothing else, let that be the lesson Arnold teaches here.
