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You say Challenged ... I say Disabled
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To the imperceptible individuals
......those who stake a claim to sensitivity
The Politically Correct of our Society
......you are... Truly an Ignorant Bunch

For in being this way
......you cause much harm
......as you change the definition
......it develops into a lesser extent

To say challenged rather than disabled
......you have softened the word
......you have softened the intent... as well
......you have diminished the distinctness of its power

Disabled People are:
......those who are crippled
......are physically handicapped
......unable to perform a certain action

People who are Challenged are:
......are the subjects of dispute
......are called to engage in a fight
......are in a stimulating situation

Please Note: As One who is Disabled
......I am always in a dispute... with the so-called experts
......I am at present... as always... engaged in a fight
......and... life is quite stimulating enough... thank you very much

Your cause... to make a Nicie-Nice world
......where everone plays well with others
......where there are no skined knees
......a Nobal Cause... but a blind one it is

Reality being Truth... it will evoke its ugly ways
......t'would be nice... if we all played well together
......but there is a reality... life just ain't that way
......Intolerance... it be the Enemy... not the Word

Change not the words intent
......so the thin-skined one's... fell better
Change the Imbued Attitude of our Society
......Intolerance... so we can all feel better



A Natural Bohemian Philosopher
© Gary Stonecipher ADHDelivers'
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 Reviews of "You say Challenged ... I say Disabled"
Reviewed on September 23, 2002
well stated, gary...i hate labels. i am a person who has a disability...i am a person, first. :) (((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)

Reviewed by Josephine Bohen
Reviewed on September 23, 2002
excellent
josie

Reviewed by Alexander Shaumyan (Reader)
Reviewed on September 23, 2002
Changing words doesn't lead to changes in attitude. Well said.

Reviewed on September 23, 2002
so right you are. as one who is physically disabled, i applaud your efforts!! (i have arthritis and use crutches for walking.) i prefer to be called disabled or handicapped; i hate to be called differently abled. that label sounds so impersonal and cold; and i DON'T like it. i don't mind special needs; i can handle that one or the above two, but PLEASE DON'T refer me as being DIFFERENTLY ABLED!!! YUK!! love, your friend, karen lynn. ((HUGS))

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on September 23, 2002
So profound and many truths you speak I am in awe to the message... Powerful write.
Peg


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