In a message dated 3/23/2006 10:27:22 AM Pacific Standard Time,  
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Even if  I do get a little
loud sometimes I hope I can teach one person that people  with
disabilities deserve respect just like any other minority group.  


I can't believe what I'm reading in this group!  Everyone, except my  mother, 
even other people with disabilities have told me more or less to turn  the 
other cheek.  Bull, I say.  Yes, people might wonder about my  disability, but 
it's no more polite to stop me and make remarks about "why" or  "how" or what 
ever than it is to do it to members of other minority group.
 
I am trying to cool myself a little because who cares what strangers think,  
but I do see a lack of respect for people with disabilities and will never let 
 that slide.  I thought I was a little crazy, but now I see I'm not all  
alone.