“The practical side of me says it's okay if we gain something by allowing our dignity to be thrashed, but the reality is that by not defending ourselves and avoiding conflict, we lose our independence--not to our impairment or disability, but to handicapping attitudes. Should we allow ourselves to be bullied, giving in to the point where we have nowhere to stand, then this will be expected of us, always,.. Equality is a necessity, and not a fancy concept we should be striving for. An equal place for every person on this earth should be protected.”