And it isn't just the media on this one; look at how his family categorized
his disability. Though it is entirely possible I suppose that the media
quoted what they wanted to quote for the slant they wanted and that the
family quotes were out of context. Given how the
burden/inspiration/tough-as-nails grit thing was brought up by different
family members, though I do wonder how the guy thought of himself.
JC
At 07:22 PM 7/29/02 -0400, Maria B wrote:
>That article is not untypical, of reports re disability.
> The media, particularly the TV reporting has been overtly abelist this
>pass week in Canada. The pope's visit has made things so much worse.
>I listen to the Italian news, coming from Italy often I don't think they
>mention the pope's walking "sacrifice" ever. In a report about a boat trip,
>there was mention of his walking difficulty, in another report someone made
>reference to the "sacrifice"
> There has to be standard for reporting.
>Maria
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Smith, Glenn" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Monday, July 29, 2002 6:34 AM
>Subject: Re: transportation death
>
>
> > God, the standard of reporting and ableist language in this newspaper
>piece
> > is awful - no wonder the guy died unable to ask for help in his life for
> > fear of being a burden - was it worth the 'superman' obituary - doesn't
> > suprise me - journlists have such a poor grasp of disability issues - this
> > isn't a transport issue it is a great example of someone being killed by
>an
> > ableist society and the power of words, language and culture
> > G
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Frank Hall-Bentick [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: 28 July 2002 04:33
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: transportation death
> >
> >
> > Lilith,
> >
> > Thanks for this.
> >
> > Also my Local Council is currently debating Hertiage Bluestone issues
> > against Disability Access so this sad news item
> > comes at a time to highlight safety issues.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Frank
> > Richmond, Melbourne, Australia
> >
> > LILITH Finkler wrote:
> >
> > > If I recall correctly, someone (???) on this list is monitoring the
>deaths
> > > of disabled individuals on transit systems. I am including a link to the
> > > Toronto Star which (sadly) mentions the death of one local man. Lilith
> > >
> > >
> >
>http://thestar.ca/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Pr
> > intFriendly&c=Article&cid=1026143315212
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