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Old 11-24-2008, 11:19 AM
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Very good article! I guess they felt compelled to put an opposing article on the opposite page. That kind of sucked. I'm glad you had the courage to write your article and they had the courage to publish it.

--off topic-- I enjoyed the article about the young woman with spina bifida attending college there. I could relate to both having spina bifida and being a college student.

Brian,
I had two students with mild forms of spina bifida. One could walk, but her knees were bowed, and she had to use a walker, but I was amazed how fast she could walk. The other could walk, run, jump, swim, ride horses, skip, play and lead a normal life. I was lucky to have them so I could learn more about spina bifida and how these kids need to be treated, not as freaks but as human beings with feelings and hopes and dreams like everyone else. I live for the day when difference is celebrated and not feared.
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