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Printableluv4u said: I notice that no one has thought about the fact that maybe a person has a disability or a health problem that prevents them from working, contributing to society. What if the person is in a wheel chair and gets barely any money to survive or contribute? Look at the big picture.
It's not fair to judge a person by how much money is in their bank. It is the person you became attracted to that you like. exactly. this is the stigma which is still so prevalent in our society. it's like a disability is a character flaw. 
i have lived with a disability for 3 years now (and worked for part of that time) and it is NOT because i do not want to work, but because i need the RIGHT KIND of work. i always stay busy, but stressful workplace situations and people can exacerbate my condition. i could write a whole book about this and still some people will never get it - thankfully true friends and informed folk do. . [Edited 7/8/05 20:14pm] | |
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JohnP said: luv4u said: I notice that no one has thought about the fact that maybe a person has a disability or a health problem that prevents them from working, contributing to society. What if the person is in a wheel chair and gets barely any money to survive or contribute? Look at the big picture.
It's not fair to judge a person by how much money is in their bank. It is the person you became attracted to that you like. exactly. this is the stigma which is still so prevalent in our society. it's like a disability is a character flaw.
i have lived with a disability for 3 years now (and worked for part of that time) and it is NOT because i do not want to work, but because i need the RIGHT KIND of work. i always stay busy, but stressful workplace situations and people can exacerbate my condition. i could write a whole book about this and still some people will never get it - thankfully true friends and informed folk do. . [Edited 7/8/05 20:14pm]  John, I agree totolly with all you have said thus far.I've taught students orthopedical disabitlies. Also, I have friends with disablities. Nobody truly understands the negative stigmas/ sterostypes that society attaches to persons with disabitlies and that's why tell people you won't fully understand until you have to walk in thier shoes.
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Well, I would like a guy who is nice, polite and respectful, but at the same time a hard worker and driven to go beyond his goals. Lots of guys out here just get a job that pays decent, and then spend all the money going to the club or out with their boys getting drunk. If the car breaks down, or if you accidentally exceeded the minutes on your cell phone, how are they gonna pay for it?
I like a guy that is mindful of his finances. Should he be rich driving a mercedes or a bmw..for me no . Another word for it is maturity because only a real man thinks beyond what he wants for the moment, he plans for his future..whether he is by himself single or married.I will forever love and miss you...my sweet Prince. | |
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MsLegs said: JohnP said: exactly. this is the stigma which is still so prevalent in our society. it's like a disability is a character flaw.
i have lived with a disability for 3 years now (and worked for part of that time) and it is NOT because i do not want to work, but because i need the RIGHT KIND of work. i always stay busy, but stressful workplace situations and people can exacerbate my condition. i could write a whole book about this and still some people will never get it - thankfully true friends and informed folk do. . [Edited 7/8/05 20:14pm] John, I agree totolly with all you have said thus far.I've taught students orthopedical disabitlies. Also, I have friends with disablities. Nobody truly understands the negative stigmas/ sterostypes that society attaches to persons with disabitlies and that's why tell people you won't fully understand until you have to walk in thier shoes.
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JohnP said: MsLegs said: John, I agree totolly with all you have said thus far.I've taught students orthopedical disabitlies. Also, I have friends with disablities. Nobody truly understands the negative stigmas/ sterostypes that society attaches to persons with disabitlies and that's why tell people you won't fully understand until you have to walk in thier shoes.
cheers mslegs.
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JohnP said: luv4u said: I notice that no one has thought about the fact that maybe a person has a disability or a health problem that prevents them from working, contributing to society. What if the person is in a wheel chair and gets barely any money to survive or contribute? Look at the big picture.
It's not fair to judge a person by how much money is in their bank. It is the person you became attracted to that you like. exactly. this is the stigma which is still so prevalent in our society. it's like a disability is a character flaw.
i have lived with a disability for 3 years now (and worked for part of that time) and it is NOT because i do not want to work, but because i need the RIGHT KIND of work. i always stay busy, but stressful workplace situations and people can exacerbate my condition. i could write a whole book about this and still some people will never get it - thankfully true friends and informed folk do. . [Edited 7/8/05 20:14pm] Sorry to hear about your disability, that sucks!  RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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psychodelicide said: JohnP said: exactly. this is the stigma which is still so prevalent in our society. it's like a disability is a character flaw.
i have lived with a disability for 3 years now (and worked for part of that time) and it is NOT because i do not want to work, but because i need the RIGHT KIND of work. i always stay busy, but stressful workplace situations and people can exacerbate my condition. i could write a whole book about this and still some people will never get it - thankfully true friends and informed folk do. . [Edited 7/8/05 20:14pm] Sorry to hear about your disability, that sucks! no worries! i'm doing fine! | |
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That's good to hear. I can empathize with anyone who says they have a disability, since I have one myself. RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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moderatorHey luv! RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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JohnP said: luv4u said: I notice that no one has thought about the fact that maybe a person has a disability or a health problem that prevents them from working, contributing to society. What if the person is in a wheel chair and gets barely any money to survive or contribute? Look at the big picture.
It's not fair to judge a person by how much money is in their bank. It is the person you became attracted to that you like. exactly. this is the stigma which is still so prevalent in our society. it's like a disability is a character flaw.
i have lived with a disability for 3 years now (and worked for part of that time) and it is NOT because i do not want to work, but because i need the RIGHT KIND of work. i always stay busy, but stressful workplace situations and people can exacerbate my condition. i could write a whole book about this and still some people will never get it - thankfully true friends and informed folk do. . [Edited 7/8/05 20:14pm] John, my comments were not directed against people like yourself who do want to work but have problems in finding a job which fits in with their condition and does not make it any worse. I was responding on the basis of what happened in a previous relationship which I do not wish to repeat again. I understand if people health or a disability prevents them from working - my mum hasn't been able to work since I was born because of severe rheumatoid and osteo- arthritis. Its people who are able-bodied and could easily do any job but are just down-right fucking bone-lazy that bother me (like my ex). [Edited 7/11/05 4:44am] I'll leave graffiti where you've never been kissed | |
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