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Title: I need to vent... Post by Hirvimaki on Mar 2nd, 2005, 3:05pm ...I've been so busy at work lately that I have had very little time to post on the boards. For that I am sorry, because I know there have been people in need of encouragement and support. Please know that you are all in my thoughts. But I really do need to vent. I just came back from lunch. I got on the elevator with a woman and two men who work on a different floor for a different company. I see them regularly and we often exchange pleasantries. Two flooors up, the elevator stops and a mother and son (I am merely guessing at the relationship) get on. The son is obviously mentally handicapped, but he is quiet and polite. Up two more floors and the mother and son get off. As soon as the elevator started moving again, the woman turned to one of the men and said, "Can you believe it? I don't know why you'd even leave the house with that." And both men laughed. The elevator stopped on their floor and they disembarked. I just stood there in horror, shocked beyond being able to say all the things I should have said. WTF is wrong with some people? Sometimes I am ashamed to be part of the human race. /vent Hirvimaki-Isi |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by nani on Mar 2nd, 2005, 3:11pm >:( Bastards.... >:( |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by Peppermint on Mar 2nd, 2005, 3:13pm You know Puck, can't really answer that question for you but I do know this-- You may be surrounded by some beautiful people, but their beauty may not extend beyond the surface. It's pretty horrifying isn't it when people reveal themselves like that. Your external beauty obviously is reflected on the inside my friend. :-* Loveya, Fric |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by Woobie on Mar 2nd, 2005, 3:25pm That kind of shit pisses me RIGHT off... and I would have said a few choice words to them before they got off the elevator, but that's just me. You have good restraint. One time - I was dealing blackjack to this uppety couple and they were talking about donating their money to charities. The lady said "I would never donate to AIDS research... why would I spend my money to say the gays". I could have gotten fired that night... and it was ONLY because I was working and I need my job that I didn't rip her a new ass. I never know if I should tell them about themselves, or if it would just be a waste of time.. but I figure that if NO ONE ever says anything - they'll never think it's wrong. know what i mean? Sorry........ :-/ |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by Pinkfloyd on Mar 2nd, 2005, 3:26pm [quote author=Hirvimaki link=board=general;num=1109793958;start=0#0 date=03/02/05 at 15:05:58WTF is wrong with some people? Sometimes I am ashamed to be part of the human race. Hirvimaki-Isi[/quote] Maybe she was referring to the womans hairstyle? :-/ Obviously, she looks down upon people with disabilities. She thinks she is normal (as many of us do of ourselves) so she would not want to be looked down upon by someone like herself. The worst part was the other two guys laughing, reinforcing her disturbed view that normal people laugh at others in the situation. There are sub-species within the human race. With all the billions of us walking around the planet, you're bound to run into one of those less evolved sub-species once in a while. Just pray she isn't raising any kids at home. Bobw |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by Woobie on Mar 2nd, 2005, 3:36pm on 03/02/05 at 15:26:26, Pinkfloyd wrote:
Yes... let us pray. |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by Hirvimaki on Mar 2nd, 2005, 3:38pm on 03/02/05 at 15:25:01, Woobie wrote:
It had nothing to do with restraint. I was just too shocked and appalled. I just do not understand how someone could think that way. Whatever short circut is going on in those people's brains, I'll take the pain of CH any day. Ignorance is ugly, but ignorance and pettiness is hideous. Hirvimaki-Isi |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by Frank_W on Mar 2nd, 2005, 3:42pm How shallow and sad... Truly, beyond the pale. >:( Life is a patient teacher. Eventually, they will learn... :'( |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by Leesa on Mar 2nd, 2005, 3:43pm People like that have no room in my life, let alone with in 2 feet of me. Its folks like that just piss me off. They cant see beyond them selves. You can bet if it were HER child she would be doing everything in her power to make it right!! >:(They dont think that maybe one day that little boy could be a life saver to their own grand child in some way. Everyone has a gift some are not seen till long after the fact. Others are out there for the whole world to see. As aunt of a child that is mute and blind its a hard pill to swallow that folks can be so ugly to those so small. Those with pure hearts (like Hirv :-*)are those that REALLY do look beyond them selves and try to make the world a better place for the small and meek. Leesa PS: saying a prayer for that little boy and his mom. |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by don on Mar 2nd, 2005, 3:47pm My response would have been, "If I had no better I wouldn't have got on an elevator with you." |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by Woobie on Mar 2nd, 2005, 3:50pm on 03/02/05 at 15:47:22, don wrote:
Oh WOW Don - how much time did you spend on that??? LMAO!!! ;;D You suck! |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by broomhilda on Mar 2nd, 2005, 3:52pm Having worked and dedicated my life to serving children and adults with special needs this story is true every day... These children/adults are a gift to all who choose to share with them, I have seen birth and seen death for those who cannot speak, I am your advocate and your voice and that form of ignorance based on fear and hate is not tolerated in my life >:( It comes in all forms, I will say this one quick story, child born without a large part of his brain, doctor told mom he had nothing and to leave him there and cat had more brains than he did, just let him die...this child lived to the age of seven and touched and taught many of us so very much...Robbie is just one example of the gifts we are given... Off my very large soap box, sorry this ticked me off >:( edit for typos galore |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by kimh on Mar 2nd, 2005, 3:54pm It's always a shock when we see rite in front of us how human beings can be towards one another. Don't know why it's that way. It always has been and i don't see it changin any time soon. Best we can do is dig deep and try and set an example and hope it catches on. Pay it forward*** I always try and feel sorry for folks like that. They just don't get it. Their loss. That mom and her son will continue to love and cherish eachother regardless of the meanspiritedness of others and that lady and her "sheep" wouldn't know that gift if it smacked them upside the ass. A pity. |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by Alien Space Babe on Mar 2nd, 2005, 3:58pm I will never understand the callous of some members of the human race in dealing with dissimilar peoplehttp://www.funfilesandsmiles.com/smilies/2152.gif .... It's futile .... it seems pretty obvious that they are oblivious to the pain and grief their oral diatribes cause.... they won't change their views, or their spoken words, because of something we say.... it is apparent that we will need to conduct a slap-fest to get through to them... http://www.funfilesandsmiles.com/smilies/2192.gif |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by Svenn on Mar 2nd, 2005, 4:04pm on 03/02/05 at 15:05:58, Hirvimaki wrote:
My bro This i have felt on my body for several years I have a brother that have "Cerebral Palsy"not sure that is the correct english word. We was growing up with that attitude.Have to admit that it still hurts reading your story. Was hoping that the general attitude had change since we was kids but i guess not Many times i have thought that if its we "the so called normal"peps that are sick or not the oposite Makes me mad and sad to read :( >:( :( >:( :( Svenn |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by Jonny on Mar 2nd, 2005, 4:17pm on 03/02/05 at 15:26:26, Pinkfloyd wrote:
Speak for yourself, Bob! Just read my tag lines ;;D |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by Langa on Mar 2nd, 2005, 4:29pm I’ve seen this many times…and each time is like the first…shocked as hell that people can be so ugly. I agree with Pepp’s statement 100%. Langa |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by PrettyH8Machine on Mar 2nd, 2005, 7:18pm I have a problem with people like that. It royally pisses me off and sometimes my lips move quicker than my thinking. I would have had to responded with something like "And let me guess, you have a heart condition - it seems to be cold and missing." One day it will come back to them tenfold! >:( |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by ghost62 on Mar 2nd, 2005, 7:22pm Im sorry but with my temper I would have had to lay someone out . I am seeing a doc about controlling it, but just have to anyway. |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by ghost62 on Mar 2nd, 2005, 7:23pm I applaud you on your restraint [smiley=thumbsup.gif] |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by john_d on Mar 2nd, 2005, 7:27pm Shockingly immature collaboration between three adults, and fortunately rare. |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by Charlie on Mar 2nd, 2005, 7:48pm http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/furious.gif What more can I say? >:( Charlie |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by cootie on Mar 2nd, 2005, 10:36pm She's probly "never" been subjected to that type of person in her life close up or personal.......so she only knows what she 'is' missing. The men prolly laughed and agreed rite along with her cuz they are too used to NOT disagreeing with a woman.....or anyone......a business puppet thing. Jus a few thoughts on the matter. People are strangers Pam |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by Redd715 on Mar 2nd, 2005, 10:48pm "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly. What is essential is invivible to the eye" Never more true than in responce to this. |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by Tim_Z on Mar 3rd, 2005, 12:51am Beauty is not on the outside. They have much to learn about morals and ethics. I don't look down on people or think I am better than anyone else. But in this case I am glad I'm not them. We all pay for our actions and deeds in the end. Tim |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by fubar on Mar 3rd, 2005, 3:27am I feel like there is a small club of people who 'get it'. I don't mean to sound elitist, really I don't. The fact is, there are far more ignorant people on this planet than there are of the ‘clued in’ variety. Sorry, it’s true. Yes it bothers me often. Part of being ‘clued in’ is dealing with the fact that you can’t change this. |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by LeLimey on Mar 3rd, 2005, 4:12am Lets just hope that old bag doesn't add to the population huh? THOSE are the kind of disabilities I would REALLY like to see bred out of the world. |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by Frank_W on Mar 3rd, 2005, 7:45am on 03/02/05 at 22:48:53, Redd715 wrote:
I love this, Redd. It's one of my all-time favourite quotes, and comes from "The Little Prince," by Antoine de St. Exupery. Very nice... :) |
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Title: Re: I need to vent... Post by rickyshot on Mar 3rd, 2005, 7:57am Horrific. Me I am a shit disturber and would have said plenty. I admire your restraint. I worked with handicapped children and children with birth defects. Some were so bad they seemed to be next to a vegetable and I have seen the best and worst in mankind. Some families were so loving, some families abandoned them, and some abused them. I did not judge the families that abandoned them. Some people just can't rise up to that kind of thing. It is better than keeping them and abusing them. But those who kept and love them and supported them coming to visit every week and talking to someone who does not appear to know you are there. It gave me hope for the human race. |
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