tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542657483625745877.post5979058017658576260..comments2023-10-09T02:57:44.864-07:00Comments on Debbie's Peace Blog: Disability: Reality vs. the one-legged runnerDebbie Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02453461364820901315noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542657483625745877.post-36442832380012899842010-12-25T13:37:21.527-08:002010-12-25T13:37:21.527-08:00Thanks for your comment, "beats to beat cance...Thanks for your comment, "beats to beat cancer." What I'm talking about is the fact that like other minorities, there is a devastating conflict between sub-groups in the disabled community for the resources all of us need, for both research and care. It is much easier for people with certain conditions and talents to gain attention for their sub-group. We do all need more equal attention for these resources, and it's much harder for people in other splintered groups, especially "chronic illness," which is even more splintered because of the hundreds of different conditions that can cause our medical situations.<br /><br />And I regret that people confuse trying to stand up for the rights of all, hopefully with a touch of humor--in case you didn't see that, about the angel and devil on my shoulders--with bitterness! If you've read any of my previous entries on Disability in the Media (just check the menu below this article or in the right-hand column of this page), you'll see that people with all manner of disabilities are standing up for themselves, their own conditions, and the entire disabled community as a whole. That's not bitterness; that's a call for justice!Debbie Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02453461364820901315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542657483625745877.post-74189820198032650872010-12-24T19:15:14.007-08:002010-12-24T19:15:14.007-08:00Bitter? Jealous? I just came across your article a...Bitter? Jealous? I just came across your article as a google alert for running across canada.<br />Pain inevitable, suffering is optional. Everyone is capable of doing something great, to be an "unrealistic Hero". I don't know what your disability is, but i am sorry for what ever it is you have to deal with every day. I am sure it is horrible to wake up every day and face that reality. DO you think what Terry Fox did was easy? What sacrifices did he have to make for the good of others? If it wasn't for Terry fox, over 500 million dollars would not have been raised for Cancer research. Whether he had one leg or not, what he did was inspiring. You shouldn't allow others to measure you against others. Life is about being the best YOU you can be. If anyone tries to make you feel bad for NOT doing something....fuck em :)beats to beat Cancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18157403569450583137noreply@blogger.com