on this planet where people are ignored, shunned or looked
down upon for their differences. It's really sad.
But it's even sadder if you are part of the group that helps to
further this type of disregard against those who are different
from you - whether you actively discriminate, or look the other
way and remain silent.
You can choose NOT to be a part of that group.
I truly am moved by this song. The lyrics are NOT in English, and I have
NOT been able to track down a translation. But I think this precious video
is done in such a way that words are NOT necessary for it's meaning to be
understood. And though this song was originally intended to bring awareness
to one country, I feel this is a universal issue.
(A message to shed light and to remind us of those the world has labeled "disabled."
They are us, NOT "the other." They are human, like we.
And they should be treated with consideration, with "equality.")
Some of us feel a responsibility to our blood ties, the families we are
born into, and our loyalties remain with them. But I think this same
drive to protect, and look after those who are kin, should branch out
to include the extended family, that of the human race.
PLEASE, give it a chance. I think you will find your HEART can only benefit from doing so.
Country: Kenya (East Africa)
Language: Kiswahili/Swahili
Daddy Owen: "I choose to NOT place 'dis' in my ability."
Denno: "Disability is NOT inability."
(The scene between 1:30 - 1:50 piss me off, and then - I am
NOT ashamed to admit this - had me crying. *smh*
