Well, I have to disagree with you on the 'nothing special' bit. I never paid much attention to Christopher Reeve until after his accident. The thing that got my attention the most was his great attitude. He didn't whine and bi%%ch and moan about his life on a regular basis. He tried to be upbeat and optimistic and inspire others. Now, given his lot and the extent of his injuries, I'd say he was pretty special to keep appearing in public in his compromised physical state, to battle through his own personal demons in a very public way, and to try to present a calm, dignified demeanor through it all. He worked to make things better for people. People who most of us don't think about on a regular basis (those with brain and spinal injuries). He didn't give up. He didn't quit and he didn't solicit pity. That, IMHO, made him a very special human being.
Well said. Politically speaking, I didn't agree with Chris Reeve or his wife. However, not everything in life is about politics. Compassion and kindness know no political boundary. Neither does the ability to admire the courage of Chris Reeve for the qualities you described so well.
No, Christopher Reeve just tried to hijack every spinal cord related charity to put more money into research instead of equipment for easier daily living. After all, he was rich enough to afford his.
I didn't admire him.
Yes. You're right, no moaning, but he was quit egotistical, in my book. I feel his condition was a tool for him to draw more attention to himself. Just my take. Was his attitude about his condition good? Yeah, I guess so.