I don't think society has a problem with disfigurement and disability... - Page 2

chumpychops · 24-09-2008, 16:01

People stare at me all the time, on account of my devilish handsomeness. You get used to it. *shrugs*

Mark · 24-09-2008, 16:32

I saw a woman on London Underground who was wearing a Burqa, glasses, and an iPod nano (strapped to one arm).

I'll admit I was curious, and I'll admit I looked several times. In the end I had to force myself to move away because I was getting uncomfortable doing that, never mind her. It's human nature to want to study something that is unexpected or unusual. Same goes for rubber-neckers or I'm sure countless other things.

Some parts of society certainly have a problem with disfigurement and disability. No question there. I agree however, that it isn't fair to label all of society with that tag.

Aitch · 27-09-2008, 22:19

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Originally Posted by cleanbluesky/ Reuters

but I think its the natural order for disfigured people to have it harsh. Could be a lot worse than people looking twice at you in the street...

I get the impression you are trying to be provocative with this comment and it is not necessarily what you really think

cleanbluesky · 29-09-2008, 10:23

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Originally Posted by Aitch

I get the impression you are trying to be provocative with this comment and it is not necessarily what you really think

It's what I think, not that it would lack compassion for any individual. There was a good programme on BBC1 last night about a girl who was born disfigured - she underwent surgery to have her skull realigned. I think she'd say the same thing, people will stare.

24-09-2008, 16:01	#11
chumpychops Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 155	People stare at me all the time, on account of my devilish handsomeness. You get used to it. shrugs

24-09-2008, 16:32	#12
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I saw a woman on London Underground who was wearing a Burqa, glasses, and an iPod nano (strapped to one arm). I'll admit I was curious, and I'll admit I looked several times. In the end I had to force myself to move away because I was getting uncomfortable doing that, never mind her. It's human nature to want to study something that is unexpected or unusual. Same goes for rubber-neckers or I'm sure countless other things. Some parts of society certainly have a problem with disfigurement and disability. No question there. I agree however, that it isn't fair to label all of society with that tag.