You know what, I think this will fly.  Deri, do you want credit?

Should I tell her also that I polled people and what some of their responses
were (I'll do it anonymously -- she won't know your names or anything)?

In a message dated 03/01/2001 10:43:13 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[log in to unmask] writes:

> Yes- this is a good response- but I couldn't be so kind.... lol  Don't know
> if she'd get sarcasm or not.
>
>
>  On Thu, 01 March 2001, "Barber, Kenneth L." wrote:
>
>  >
>  > now this i like.
>  >
>  > -----Original Message-----
>  > From: Deri James [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>  > Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001 6:14 PM
>  > To: [log in to unmask]
>  > Subject: Re: Help! Need Disability Awareness training comments
>  >
>  >
>  > On Thursday 01 March 2001  6:15 am, Betty B wrote:
>  > > Howdy all,
>  > >
>  > Howdy pard.
>  >
>  > I'm going to answer this for you - forward it if you like. :-)
>  >
>  > >
>  > > "I don't know what your particular handicap is. Like everyone, I am
> sorry
>  > > you and everyone with a handicap are denied the abilities afforded the
>  > > healthiest (physically, emotionally, mentally, artistically,
> athletically,
>  > > etc.) members of our society... a membership that doesn't include me.
>  > >
>  > I'm really sorry you've got so many problems. It is good you are aware
and
>  > accept your problems "(physically, emotionally, mentally, artistically,
>  > athletically, etc.)". What a burden for you - I only score 2 on that
list.
>  > Its very hard to imagine someones disability from an e-mail, but I get a
>  > feeling from some of the things you write below that perhaps your major
>  > problems are "emotional and mental" - never mind - you are still a
"member
>  > of
>  > society".
>  >
>  > > The strength of character, spirit, maturity, humor, and wisdom that
> comes
>  > > from overcoming tremendous obstacles, possessed by most handicapped
>  > people,
>  > > generally serve as in inspiration to everyone.
>  >
>  > Do you have problems typing? I think you are great - struggling with all
>  > those things you've got wrong with you.
>  >
>  > > That this nation is rich
>  > > enough to be able to accommodate those members of our families and
>  > cultures
>  > > in every way we can to make our brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers,
>  > aunts,
>  > > uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, neighbors, etc., lives as
>  > > comfortable, rewarding, happy, and productive as possible, is a
>  > testimonial
>  > > to all.
>  >
>  > Actually the US doesn't score too well in a number of areas, compared to
>  > other industrial countries, I don't think we can pat ourselves on the
back
>  > too hard.
>  >
>  > >
>  > > But, is it possible that some amongst us ask too much? Is it possible
> that
>  > > bitterness from the unfairness of being handicapped causes some
>  > handicapped
>  > > people to take it out on those not handicapped? Where do we draw the
> line?
>  > > To accommodate people with a fear of heights, should all buildings be
> only
>  > > one story tall? Should millions of precious public education dollars be
>  > > spent on one mentally challenged student?"
>  > >
>  >
>  > Sorry, got me a bit lost here. You mentioned earlier the "strength of
>  > character" and "wisdom" gained from "overcoming [your] tremendous
>  > obstacles",
>  > but here you reveal a darker side. Schizophrenia is nothing to be ashamed
>  > of,
>  > try to control that bitterness though.
>  >
>  > > Again, I am sorry for being so inactive right now.  I miss the daily
>  > banter
>  > > and wonderful wit.  I love C-PALSY!
>  > >
>  >
>  > Have some fun with her, don't get serious - its a troll!!!
>  >


Betty
aut viam inveniam aut faciam
"I will either find a way or make one."