Betty, you are quite welcome to use my response in full, and give her
my name and e-mail address, I'll take this woman on any day!!!
Rayna
On Fri, Mar 02, 2001 at 02:33:07AM -0500, Betty B wrote:
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."
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