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That was exactly my point. Michael J Fox did not go off his meds to prove anything to YOU. Or anyone else for that matter, its what we all deal with when we have a disability. The truth is that regardless of what your political calling is...we still have to deal with it. Which you missed. Rush doesn't know what Michael J Fox deals with anymore then you do. But I do. The fact that he went off of his medication didn't mean a damn thing about you approving his disease, it meant that he was standing before a group of people with his disease and he said he had a voice. A voice without fake or over medicated consequences. You chose to make it seem like somehow if he stopped taking his meds that he was faking or over dramitaclly making a point. Thats the real face of Parkinsons Disease. You didnt catch it, why dont we go back shall we, and see it for what it is? He wasn't afflicted with this awful disease because of you or Rush. And he sure as hell didnt get out of bed because he wanted to impress you. That happened years ago. So stand back from all of the postures that you are making. If you dont want to see it for what it is then take a hike. Me and the rest of the crowd who actually deal with disability without Lucky9teen are doing great. No thanks to you. Go fuck yourself. We have actually had to deal with the comments like :

After all, Fox himself, admitted that when he appeared on the stand in front of the Senate, the Senate, he stopped taking his meds, so his condition would be at it's worst.


and: And with that in mind, I don't think it's far fetched at all to think ANY democrat has stopped taking their meds. After all, look around us. They've all gone completely mad


I knew all along what I was talking about. Thanks though. You almost made a dent in the rational thinking.

peace and pass the ammo...I have neighbors like you. Thank God I can read.......

yes, thats it truly. I cannot read. What a profoundly stupid response. Oh well...no skin off of my nose. Just another viewpoint that you couldn't possibly grasp. When is recess? I forgot we were in junior high. Silly illiterate me.

Yes, I will leave you alone. And yes I got it. PERIOD. But the question I asked you has still gone unanswered. The fact that you would post some of the comments you made about someone with a disability in the way that you posted it shows that yes, you are very capable of being uninformed about people with disabilities. Do what you want with it. Have a wonderful holiday. And I mean that. No need to keep sparring. We can agree to disagree and call it for what it is. Two people who see two very different things about the same subject. Enough said. Have a good day my friend. No need to carry this on. I am sure that you are a great person with even kinder thoughts. Just didn't pick up on it from the posts. So what? We all have the right to be here.

I read your post and yes, I got it. The fact that any political factor was pulled into a disability isn't funny. Kerry or not. I don't care who claimed what. And yes, your tone wasn't one of understanding, nor was it one of being educated about the disease itself. It was simply put...flippant. So throw it out there. You have the right to do so. But I don't have to get a grip anymore then you have to be quiet. The question that I still pose to you is if its so funny to make claims about the disabled what are your answers to the people who aren't able to walk? Who have PD? Whats the solution? John Kerry jokes? (I dont give a crap about the man myself.) Pointing the finger at the other political party? Those are opinions...not a solution. So you know the saying, you are either a part of the solution or you are part of the problem. What side do you fall on? And what are you going to do about it as a Republican?

But was it malicious? Or misleading? Thats the true question here. I don't think so actually. People need to see whats behind the medication. To see the true face of Parkinson's. Its not pretty nor is it easy to live with. With or without medication. It wasn't a cowardly act to appear before any public forum without it. It took great courage. We are a visual society that doesn't tend to look any deeper then the obvious. To strip the layers off and appear before others in your true form is not and never will be a lie.....It is in fact the truth. The truth of the disease is much more grave then any political ad. Its a shame it became about that and I hope to God that the people who made such cold comments about it will NEVER be in my situation....or his. What goes on behind closed doors will never be as easy as whats seen on TV. We all need to remember that. Have a good night.

Thank you! I do appreciate it. :)

What do you aspire for the cure of Parkinson's? What do we do and how do we do it? Nothing about being disabled is FUNNY. Let alone making light of it on a public forum. If a Dem cant find it then a Republican should make light of it? I would invite you into my house at any time to see how Parkinson's is hilarious for me and my family. We sit on the ground and laugh all the time that I cant walk on certain days. And your comments make it seem so much more.....easier? Sorry I missed your point.

As a woman who has young onset Parkinson's Disease I found his comments insensitive to say the least. I have followed Michael J. Fox for years. Can we really say that he planned the ad just to disagree with us as political opponents? Can anyone really just do those kind of movements on command? A " God given gift"? Tremors and being sick with Parkinson's are not a god given gift for dramatics. My God look at his past video before he even took on a political ad. He was training to just disagree with us?I don't post here much and I am glad that I don't. I have been a member for years and this is truly the last line that I am willing to agree with. Michael J Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's years ago and by no means did he come forward to make any political party happy. Unless you have been there you have no idea what the hell you are talking about. The movements displayed by Michael J Fox were displayed long before your cold comments. So he disagreed with you. Deal with it. There are just as many vets who have disabilities that go against the liberal stance that we back. I would never imagine that they did it to make someone else look less worthy as a political opponent. Aren't we beyond this? Get educated, get behind a good cause for our community and then post. This is sick.

Its been almost a year since I made this post about Matt Maupin and his family. Let us not forget what this war started for, what the soldiers and their families have sacrificed, and what we as a nation are still praying for. Let us not forget those who put their lives on the line daily.

I am sorry for the delay. How was the vigil? Please report the details. We would like to know. Thank you for all the hard work. It will never be forgotten.

Matt..Its been some time since I posted on the thread. You have not been forgotten. May you come home and rest in peace.

I watched this story unfold from our local Ohio news station. A local business and many others not only got a new wheelchair for this "victim" but locals brought him food and supplies as well. Shame on him for taking advantage of kind people, and God bless those who gave from their hearts. I dont think the point of the story should be on people who give...but on the ones who take advantage of them. Bless those who take the time to do for others in times of need. :)

Matt may you and your family find peace soon. Prayers for you and yours.

Thinking about Matt and his family. Prayers still going up and out! :)

bump for Matt! :)

Matt bump. I would like to extend a prayer for Matt and his family through the holidays. As a mother it would be heartbreaking to not know where your son was or if he was still alive. He went missing fighting for our country. Lets get behind this soldier and his family and let them know he is not forgotten. I am going to post for Matt until 11/18. I will be going out of town and wont have a internet connection until 12/9. I am going to start a new thread under the prayer and local Ohio news section. Please keep the thread alive. The holidays are going to be hard for this family. If anyone knows the family or would like to send a message to the family please post a link. Thank you!

So do I. Prayers for all. God Bless

They are Bush supporters, and they have been more than gracious in terms of support for our President. They have brought awareness to their son, but in terms of Sheehan....they are a cut above.

Please keep his service and memory alive people. As a Buckeye.....I want to see Matt and his family have some peace. He stood for our country...lets stand beside him.