keithski...@ozemail.com.au wrote:
>Yes, the P.M. should have known better. It is so sad when the stigma
>still prevails, bringing so much sadness to people whose condition is
>totally preventable and the disease curable.

>Those with T.B. used to be called "Consumptives" ;  they no longer
>are,  because Tuberculosis can be prevented and cured,  so why should
>we still refer to victims of Leprosy / H.D. as "lepers" ?

>When will be learn to be less cruel ?

> keithski...@ozemail.com.au wrote:
> >Yes, the P.M. should have known better. It is so sad when the stigma
> >still prevails, bringing so much sadness to people whose condition is
> >totally preventable and the disease curable.

> >Those with T.B. used to be called "Consumptives" ;  they no longer
> >are,  because Tuberculosis can be prevented and cured,  so why should
> >we still refer to victims of Leprosy / H.D. as "lepers" ?

> >When will be learn to be less cruel ?

> Yes, he shouldn't talk about Lepers like that.  Being a Leper is a
> tough thing to deal with.  A Leper needs compassion, not criticism.

> Especially Epileptic Lepers.  You know what happens when they play
> hockey?  There's a face off in the corner.

> That's the kind of thing that a Leper with Epilepsy has to deal with.