Disabled People Are the Canaries in the Coal Mine
The disabled community has responded to the adversities they face by organizing for legal rights that protect their autonomy and access to public life. But these rights are increasingly under attack.
From Paul Krugman's blog:
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And just as an illustration: a number of people have pointed this out, but here's the latest in the "Obama's health reform will kill people" news: Investor's Business Daily--which poses as a reputable source of financial information--opines that
People such as scientist Stephen Hawking wouldn't have a chance in the U.K., where the National Health Service would say the life of this brilliant man, because of his physical handicaps, is essentially worthless.
That would be Stephen Hawking, British professor, who was born in the UK and has lived there for his whole life.