Trish, Kyle and the rest of the list,

        I have been following the Peter Singer, assisted suicide,
abortion/euthansia, etc. with some interest. I am in the process of writing
a case study of this list for an upcoming publication by John Suler of
Rider University on support groups in cyberspace. I plan to use this thead
in my case study. All personal information will be concealed. I find
discussions like this one interesting, since they illustrate the diversity
of opinions on this list.
I will also reference the discussion of religion and the IEP discussions also.

Being a man and being a parent of two adopted children, I am forever in
debt to two brave women who went through a pregnancy with a child they
could not keep.
Today, I know one of these women and the situation she was in was untenable
for raising a child. I will be forever grateful to these women for
providing my wife and I with two great children. I do not want to take
sides in this, because for obvious reasons, I am biased.

Bobby Greer


>My suggestion was in response to the sense that when we start talking about
>controversial matters, we tend to see a smattering of "unsubscribes" as
>tacit disapproval.  I personally see nothing wrong with robust discussion of
>any subject matter, but many on the list have sensitivities that incline the
>other way.  Caveat Emptor!
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Trisha Cummings
>Sent: Monday, September 13, 1999 9:46 AM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Note from Trisha
>
>
>Good Morning!
>
>        I want to wish everyone a happy Monday!!
>
>        First an explaination of Betty posting Forwarded from Trisha notes.
>When I am home I have a different e-mail address and can't post to the list.
>I think we can fix this.
>
>        In reference to subject of discussions. We allow any topic to be
>discussed here. In allowing that we are expecting people to do so with
>respect for everyone on the list. Several months ago we covered a thorny
>topic of Religion. Because the topic was handle from an unemotional and
>educational perspective - I believe we all came to a better understanding
>perhaps even a tiny bit respect for others - who do not believe as we do. I
>see no reason why we can't do this for all topic. When you state your view -
>it is your opinion. I will reference the abortion issue as a case in point -
>There are lots of women on this list - I am willing to believe that this
>issue is one- one or more of them have faced. I do not think we need to make
>anyone feel bad. No matter how passionately you feel about something - that
>is your opinion. I also want to remind folks that what someone says is their
>opinion and should not make you feel bad. We are here to support each other
>not just on the CP issue but issues that we need help on. In order for it to
>be a safe environment - we need to respect people feelings and actions
>whether or not they are the ones we would chose. We are not going to solve
>major issues here, and few people can honestly listen to an different
>opinion with an open mind. Before you take each out privately - you may wish
>to consider that love, peace and tolerance begin and end with you. Here is
>small poem which illustrates the point.
>
>A son and his father were walking on the mountains. Suddenly, the son falls,
>hurts himself and screams, "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"
>
> To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain,
>"AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"
>
>Curious, he yells: "Who are you?"
>He receives the answer: "Who are you?"
>Angered at the response, he screams: "Coward!"
>He receives the answer: "Coward!"
>He looks to his father and asks: "What's going on?"
>
>The father smiles and says: "My son, pay attention." And then he screams to
>the mountain: "I admire you!"
>The voice answers: "I admire you!"
>
>Again the man screams: "You are a champion!"
>The voice answers: "You are a champion!"
>
>The boy is surprised, but does not understand.
>
>Then the father explains: "People call this ECHO, but really this is LIFE.
>It gives you
>back everything you say or do. Our life is simply a reflection of our
>actions. If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart.
>
>If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence. This
>relationship applies to everything, in all aspects of life; Life will give
>you back everything you have given to it."
>
>YOUR LIFE IS NOT A COINCIDENCE. IT'S A REFLECTION OF YOU!
>
>                    Brightest Blessings
>                        Trisha