susangm (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Here is another definition of "crippled" from the American Heritage Dictionary: A damaged or defective object or device. I don't consider myself damaged or defective. I do object to the term "crippled". I do concur with your point of view of how we should be open to each other no matter our differences.

Katatawnic (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Dave, I couldn't have said it any better! You obviously have a lot of insight as well as a great outlook. I still find myself needing to work on the anger at having lost so much, but I do my best to keep a positive attitude. People ask me all the time if I'm OK or not feeling well, etc., and I tell them that it's just a part of my life, and I'll be better on another day. I'd much rather be asked what's wrong than have those strange stares; that is annoying! ;) ~~ Kat ~~

alboss13 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

smart guy. respect

Nemithena (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

'Cripps' actually makes 'us' sound quite snazz. I actually like to use the word 'cripple' when talking about myself, but I know a lot of (able-bodied) friends who don't liking me use it about myself. *shrugs* I guess it's a preference thing.

CoquiDave (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Different people react to becoming disabled differently. As for educating the "mass morons", the best method is by example, in my experience. When people SEE someone doing what their preconceptions had said was impossible, it really makes a huge difference in their whole view of the disabled population.

IvoniceAstrid (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

as a lifelong 'disabled' person myself, i find that its absolutely pointless trying to 'educate' the mass morons in the worlds societies about 'our' ABILITIES..i think for able bodied people who find themselves 'crippled up' through illness or accident.. life must be a whole lot difficult to cope with..

grannytranny2 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

you need to get up out of that bed and do something with your life, im sick and tired of cripps and you lazy asses

deadgirldreaming (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Well said - I spill my dinner down myself nearly everyday... My disability is largely invisible and also much disputed but - Hell - I still have a sense of humour... and NO PITY either - I hate that....

SomaSounds (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Yes it does clarify your thoughts very much. Thank you for taking the time to expand on the subject. You make quite a valid & thought-provoking point.

carolperez (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

true, I'm not talking about what one is. I'm talking about how one percieves themseves or how other people percieve one. One is an object or an adjective and the other one is a noun and "whole" person. the same thing happens with women. hope that clarifies my thoughts