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Old 03-21-2011, 07:17 PM #4
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"I'm sure you didn't intend your comment to be hurtful to me, but I was taken aback by the thought that someone might think that a person with an incurable disabling disease could somehow be using it to get a free ride..." ..."If you'd really like to know how I got on that 'gravy train', I'd be glad to share some medical information about Multiple Sclerosis so you can decide for yourself if what I had to pay for the ticket is worth it...."
Can I borrow this? This is an excellent and concise response to anyone who seems to think your disability, whatever that be, is the same as vacation!
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