I was going into a store in my rocket where two old retired guys were standing outside and one of them said, "wow, looks like you got it made." without even thinking or batting an eye, I replied, "You want to trade?" - he said, "no". probably not very nice of me but he just caught me off guard. oh well. Dave
"B. Kimberlin (Quadius)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Stunt,
If you read my later responses, I think you will see that I knew the individual meant well. It was just my first reaction. It is just the way I am wired, but this was the first thing that came to my mind. I, however, did not react on this thought and decided to take it for what it was most likely intended -- a well meant greeting. I know the majority of quadriplegics cannot afford to go to the movies all the time, or even some of the time. I was simply pointing out that even disabled people, like us quadriplegics, are not immuned to societal stereotypes.
I still remember an incident at a local store when a clerk asked to see my the when I was purchasing some electronics with a credit card. This would not upsetting normally, but I had just watched this same clerk led to able-bodied individuals purchased significantly more than me with a credit card without so much as a cursory look at their identification. Believ! ! e me, when I tell you I let not only the clerk know about it, but the manager heard my righteous indignation that day.
Maybe my initial e-mail sounded rather harsh. Don't know.
Billy
Your Name <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Wow Billy,
I'm surprised by not only your reaction but by those of others
responding to it. Is it possible that you're trying to read too much
into their greeting? Sounds to me as if they were trying to be
friendly. I don't know about the majority of the quads here, but I'm
lucky if I can afford to get out to a movie once a year.
(Heck throwing a BBQ is a cheap way to get together with other quads)
Stunt
>
> I could have seemed last Friday, herein Tampa, but I was taking my
nephew and niece (ages 10 and 11) to the movie and didn't feel this was
appropriate. Interestingly enough there were some lower-level
quadriplegics promoting the film in the lobby. They looked over at me,
been a high quadriplegics, and said "nice to see that you were able to
get out." I looked at them and smiled, but inside I wanted to
say,! ! "what the hell do you think? I hardly get out of my house."
However, because of my nephew and niece had decided this was not
appropriate dialogue and chose the upper road. It was ironic when I
was sharing this little tidbit with my parents and they told me a
similar thing happened in the movie and the quadriplegic responded in
the same manner in which I had originally intended.
> I always try to present a likable appearance whenever I am in
public. I believe that every time I acted out in public someone
believes all of this act this way.
> Just my opinion.
>
> Billy
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I already saw it here in Hollywood and
thought they did a great job with the documentary. I had to drive 20
miles to see it. I just wish they would have made it more like a movie
(drama) and less like a documentary so that it could have gone more
mainstream and make a bigger difference. Here in Los Angeles it! ! 's only
playing in 3 theaters in all of So. California. I'll be surprised if
most of you can find it.
> Take care all, Donald
>
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