In case you missed it the newest cast of Dancing with the Stars was revealed last week. It was your usual assortment of washed-up actors, boy banders, former athletes, and ... uh ... a one-legged woman. Yep, Paul McCartney’s estranged wife Heather Mills will appear on the upcoming season (Mills lost her left leg following a 1993 car accident in London). However not everyone is looking forward to Mills’ appearance. The U.K.’s “Federation of Disabled People” is arguing that Mills should have her disabled parking badge taken away since she’s not acting how a disabled person should. The Federation's spokesperson Kathy Gordon argued:
"Clearly she has mobility so she should refrain from using the badge. It's not fair on other disable people." (Source)
1.5 legs isn’t enough of a handicap? Really? Having to avoid the rain because the metal hinges on your leg might rust is a pretty damn big handicap to me. What kind of fucked up group of advocates criticizes a disabled person for actually making something of their life? That’s like yelling at your son for winning the state spelling bee but losing at nationals: "C’mon boy, this paddle‘ll teach you to forget about the silent 'p' in pterodactyl."
Take away her permit and give her one rollerblade.
She like any other disabled person should have the same rights. She is no different. She has experienced similar difficulties and trying experiences as well as ongoing challenges as those who have also had the unfortuate experience of a lower limb amputation, However, instead of complaining that life is unfair, she seems to have taken life with stride and from one disabled young adult female to another she is an inspiration. I also was involved in a serious accident and after multiple surgeries, have come to the conclusion that a lower limb amputation is best. Yet, through my struggles I have gain a extreme respect for others esp. those who are handicap. And while many times I may also come across as not disabled as that my pain and limb may not be so obvious, by the end of the day my foot will be so swollen that its then that it is most obvious & alerting to others. So until another lower limb amputee disabled makes light of the daily ('unfair') challenges Mills is faced with; ie. going to the bathroom in the middle of the night, you might think twice before prejudging others. But who are you to know that you don't sleep with prosetic, and all day wear is a 'no-no'.