Curse

Oct 22, 2009 17:58

As I boarded the train today, a gentleman smiled at me. I gave him a glance and looked away shortly. Curious as usual, I took notice of him again. It wasn't hard to tell that he was actually smiling at everyone, or rather at whichever direction he looked. The man had a beautiful smile; a warm, sincere smile that seemed to say "how are you feeling ( Read more... )

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rayof_hope October 22 2009, 14:50:49 UTC
an argument well put. but have you ever think of their disability as a form of fortune, rather than misfortune. it may be in their advantage that they are ignorant, and unable to understand the harsh reality. in fact, they are 'protected' from all the emotional burdens, relationship problems etc, that we the so called normal beings can feel. their inability to detect salient discrimination may be a form of gift from god, a type of protection he offers. on the other hand, we definitely have to do more, to preserve humanity in our society. its not our misfortune to be healthy, i guess its our fortune to be allowed to do more for the society, more for the less fortunate, thereby making them even more happy(:

jst a random comment haha.

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anonymous October 22 2009, 22:25:47 UTC
hello hello! haha..i actually went to a disabled school for visit yesterday, the same day as your post. so coincidental!

anqing(:

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mistdreamz November 27 2009, 14:08:32 UTC
guess who I am. I used to take 156 with you, occasionally, when I still lived in Serangoon. Too bad I'm not a girl.

Back then, I used to live 20m from a MINDS school. Yes, 20m. Not 200m. Twenty. The "SAF officer's wives' club" shares the same compound as the school.

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