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For a Homosexual, Judge David Young Sure is Judgmental
I considered adding “is a judgmental prick” to my title, but I decided to leave the potty language for this actual article. I know I’ve written before about various minority groups showing their own prejudices. In a prior article (which I currently cannot find – It might be on one of my other websites) I […]
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Sometimes Being in a Wheelchair Sucks
I’m not the type to complain much about my disability. I rarely feel sorry for myself for being in a wheelchair. It’s pretty much natural to me. I’ve accepted that and there is nothing that is going to change it until a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy is found. I have the motto, why worry. […]
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MDP United’s Winter Holiday Adoption Program
Burton, Michigan – October 29, 2008: Muscular Dystrophy Patients United is announcing its second annual Winter Holidays Adoption Program. This program is specifically for families who have children with Muscular Dystrophy. Last year, MDP United was able to assist three families and this year the organization hopes to help between five and ten. MDP United […]
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MDA is Shutting Adults Out of their Programs
I haven’t written anything on the Muscular Dystrophy Association in a long time. I feel it’s time to formally express my disappointment at some of the latest things that MDA has been doing. Before I get started, MDA is a valid organization in one way. It is doing extensive research into curing the 40+ neuromuscular […]
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Speak What You Know or Speak What They Want?
Ever since I’ve casually mentioned that I’d love to get back into public speaking, I have received a bit of flack from a group of people that don’t believe that you should speak strictly based on what you know. You need to speak about what people want you to say. In some ways, I agree, […]
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Oy! The BIID Community – Must I Point This Out to You?
The BIID Community has gone out of their way to make their feelings about my articles known. This is just one more response to their comments.
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Disability Rights Activists Protesting the Film “Tropic Thunder” Have Bigger Fish to Fry
Tropic Thunder is clearly parody. Sure, it might be mildly offensive, but if you’re protesting this you have bigger issues that you could be thinking about.
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Rude People at Festivals – What Not to Do to People in Wheelchairs
A guide how not to treat people, especially those with disabilities at an outdoor event.