I just read part of the history of Rathlin Island and the injustices that were heaped upon its residents; the listened to the dying words of Tomas Young, a disabled veteran of a senseless war; I've read many words from my friend Ron Hull who continues to speak for those without his skills and sensibilities. And now I have read your words, a woman and mother, with compassion, and character. Each of our voices is a small plea in the cause of justice, but collectively they can never be silenced. We speak for those who cannot. But you do it with eloquence and simplicity--the attributes of beauty.
My Dear Ronald,
I am humbled by your positive and courageous attitude to life. If people had a better understanding of the personal pain and suffering others go through there would a lot less discrimination in this world.God bless your caring heart.The world won't be a better place without you as surely your many admirers would agree.Take care and my gratitude for your many fine reviews.
Mary
I just saw the latest video with Tomas and his wife. He is courageous to make such a statement.
I started out with only my hands and arms paralyzed nearly 50 years ago. The relentless deterioration I've experienced is very similar to what Young has after only eight years. From first-hand, no one should ever have to suffer the discrimination, lack of access, and misery accompanying spinal cord injury. Or brain injury, internal injuries, or loss of limbs.
Had I not been paralyzed during college, I might have entered the Vietnam War with a pilot's commission like some of my friends. Like so many others, my twin brother got married in a job in industry, therefore avoiding the draft. I was hurt when my girlfriend after I was paralyzed declared, “All my boyfriends are conscientious objectors.” It meant that she did not understand my dilemma.
Like Phil Donahue said, war has become so sanitized that those of us here at United States who are not directly involved, do not feel the pain and misery of those (particularly the civilians caught in the crossfire) in the war zone..
While I have a directive not to be maintained artificially alive, so far I have not thought of the possibility of something as drastic as Tomas.
I wish him well and thank you for writing your poetry about the problem.
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I am humbled by your positive and courageous attitude to life. If people had a better understanding of the personal pain and suffering others go through there would a lot less discrimination in this world.God bless your caring heart.The world won't be a better place without you as surely your many admirers would agree.Take care and my gratitude for your many fine reviews.
Mary
I started out with only my hands and arms paralyzed nearly 50 years ago. The relentless deterioration I've experienced is very similar to what Young has after only eight years. From first-hand, no one should ever have to suffer the discrimination, lack of access, and misery accompanying spinal cord injury. Or brain injury, internal injuries, or loss of limbs.
Had I not been paralyzed during college, I might have entered the Vietnam War with a pilot's commission like some of my friends. Like so many others, my twin brother got married in a job in industry, therefore avoiding the draft. I was hurt when my girlfriend after I was paralyzed declared, “All my boyfriends are conscientious objectors.” It meant that she did not understand my dilemma.
Like Phil Donahue said, war has become so sanitized that those of us here at United States who are not directly involved, do not feel the pain and misery of those (particularly the civilians caught in the crossfire) in the war zone..
While I have a directive not to be maintained artificially alive, so far I have not thought of the possibility of something as drastic as Tomas.
I wish him well and thank you for writing your poetry about the problem.
Ron