Re: Comments

Valerie Brew-Parrish (brew-parrish(AT)juno.com)
Sun, 19 Oct 1997 10:19:00 -0500

Hi Blane,
Thank you for answering my philosophical question and your other comments
too. I disagree with you a little though. I don't think you "wisely
stayed out of the discussion about Andrea." You may not think you have
diplomacy but I think your thoughts, feelings, and comments are
tremendously important. Blane, you are truly an expert in your own right
on disability issues. Andrea made you and many of us angry. Eric's
comments may have sounded harsh but they were refreshingly true and I
think helpful. There are too many Andrea's in the world with their
distorted, negative attitudes. She was truthful too. She sees us less
than human as do too many others. We are either less than or an
inspiration courageosly battling as we suffer with our dire fates. I DO
NOT WANT TO BE AN INSPIRATION. NOR AM I AMAZING! These phony-balooney
labels are a bunch of crap. All they do is separate us from non-disabled
people. We all need to have our voices heard. It is our duty to try hard
to educate, educate, educate, these people. Some will never understand
but some will. Go for it Blane. You've got your head on straight & You
have a great deal to contribute to discussions like this one.
Val