Thank you very much for your kind words! I agree with you 100 %
on every point. The next time someone like Andrea comes along, I will
not be so quiet.
Blane
:-)
On Sun, 19 Oct 1997 10:19:00 -0500 brew-parrish(AT)juno.com (Valerie
Brew-Parrish) writes:
>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