I think this (below) is a response to something Colin Revell forwarded to
DANMAIL from this list! As, so far as I know, Jeremy isn't on DANMAIL, I am
sending Anne's response to the disability-research list so that Jeremy and
others can see and if necessary respond to it. To minimise duplication can
I suggest that any progression of this particular thread goes ahead via the
disability-research list as DANMAIL already has its own discussion
progressing along different lines. I have copied Anne into this message in
case she is not a member of the disability-research list.
Best wishes,
Mike Higgins
(DANMAIL Co-Moderator)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Anne Pridmore" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 1:03 PM
Subject: [danmail] assisted dying
Jeremy Wickins, PhD Researcher said
"The disabled community is based on dignity and choice"
This statement has made me so angry I just have to respond. Where on earth
does Jeremy Wickins get this idea from? My life (which is considerably
less controlled than many disabled people) is subject to so many controls by
other people I do not know where to begin to "defend" my case. Is Jeremy a
disabled person? What is more I feel extremely frightened that people like
Jeremy based in a University School of Law are allowed to do research at
all.
Does Jeremy not know that disabled people have already been persuaded to die
by others "in control". Many of us would be dead now if we had not known
our rights and demanded them. Most of our days are spent doing this which
is exhausting.
He also states:
"It is time that the "lessons" of a particularly dysfunctional political
experiment
two-thirds of a century ago were put into perspective, instead of distorting
views long after the whole thing collapsed".
These so called experiments are still being carried on in the UK today -
Jeremy get real!
He also states -
"I do not EVER want to live in a way that leaves me dependent on others for
long periods
of time, whether that is due to physical incapacity"
Jeremy if you met me you would see that in your definition I exactly fit
this description. BUT I lead a full and contributing life. I employ 7
people who all contribute via tax and insurance to society. I am a Director
of two National Organisations. I consult with government on Social Care
issues etc as many of us do. I have good friends a lover and a very best
mate called Eben my assistance dog. Not one of these people see me as
dependent.
I am so very angry with your comments as a researcher just about to consult
with a university on ethical issues I will view their advice in a positive
way - however I know that these people have a better understanding than
obviously you have.
Anne Pridmore - Psychologist
Disability Consultant
www.beingtheboss.co.uk
"Empowerment is not about giving people power, it's about giving up power!"
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