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 > > Cheers > > Deri ------------------------------------------------------------- Sign up for ICQmail at http://www.icq.com/icqmail/signup.html