What do we really KNOW about our rights?

Or…What have we lost with Roe v. Wade? [5-2-2022]

On this – the 108th day of my treasured Mom’s birth, another historic event happened. Not a joyful or blissful event, but the tragic ‘passing’ of yet another historic loss of Women’s Rights: Lawful abortion. Roe vs. Wade is overturned after 50 years by a puppet Supreme Court regime – bound to destroy the Constitution and all civil liberties that have been fought for these oh so many years.

Now truth be told – I fought, I marched, I celebrated the victory of many civil rights issues in the 70’s – but I didn’t lay down my life or suffer undue hardship because of my part in the fight – as many did – they DIED in their fight against injustice. As for abortions: Many of our young women died through illegal abortions due to economics, unstable relationships, rape, incest, bigoted assaults – yet the so called ‘righteous pro-lifers’ and misogynistic politicians continued to call out for the ‘rights’ of the unborn fetus. The fetus that they never knew, never would know, never would support or care for, never deeming to know the mother or father and would never care for once born – but be the first to call out against welfare or ‘Juvenile delinquents, who often turn to crime as adults – and which should be ‘locked up’, with the key thrown away – in order to keep white families safe in their gated communities. (In deference to locking up our white collar criminals and politicians.)

I abhor the current political climate, the hate and bigotry within the U.S., the following of evil and treasonous politicians and dictators, who hide behind their office – controlled by God knows who, and willingly sacrifice their country and the minds of the free to be puppets of evil.  And what could possibly be the end goal? Tell me – because I’d really like to know.

And who is next? During the previous regime first were the Muslims. Then the Blacks. Then the Asians. Then women’s rights. Next, for sure is the LGBTQ.  But it can’t stop there. The Jews? Disabled? The scholars? The Scientists? Certainly not the right wing – white Christian majority. No they’re the sacred cows…until they step out of line with the fuehrer of the day.

If this sounds familiar, all you have to do is step back in time to 1930’s-40’s-WWII and the Nazi/Hitler regime. Many of those living at the time will claim ignorance to what was happening. They may claim they simply couldn’t believe that life as they once knew it would be shattered forever, or that families would be ripped apart, people murdered in the streets, hundreds of extermination camps and systematic death and annihilation of millions, brutal savage rape and medical experimentation and torture could occur within their own 4 walls. But it did and we are on the verge of reenacting this monstrous and evil history.  
What will your defense be (if you live through this) to your children and grandchildren? That you didn’t see it coming? But – you did and you do.  What will your maker say to you when you go to your final ‘reward’? Even if you’re an Atheist – you probably have at least a smidgling of doubt that there won’t be some Karmic ending to this life on earth. Exactly what will you justify to your Almighty?

Which brings me back to abortion rights – Think about this long and hard: Will your God ask “What did you do my child?” Will you say: “I wrote to my reps and religious leaders to end abortion. I protested and threw stones at Planned Parenthood. I held a gun towards a doctor performing abortion in clinics, and reveled when I heard that one had been slain and taken out of ‘practice’. I hated and defiled women seeking abortions.  ….I did my part!!”  Then (this is just a guess mind you) your God may ask: But what did you do for the women and families seeking these services – or the children that came due to the abolishing of legal abortion? Did you fight as hard a fight for their dignity and life circumstances as you did for your theory of what you thought I Might want?“

This is where it might get a bit sticky – and likely – if there’s a trap door at the pearly gates, then your Bible thumping ass is gonna drop down faster than in the Tower of Terror at Universal studios. If only for the impudence of believing that you know more than God.  Just a guess mind you….. and that doesn’t even come close to what the rest of the regime is going to face. And trust me on this – I don’t believe there’s any ‘buying’ your way out of this final destination that we all face.

So in closing, brethren – I say to you: Take heed and fight against all tyranny. Choose right from wrong, and when you have a choice – choose the path that will better humankind, this earth and all living creatures upon it. Because THAT, my friend, is what you will be judged on…. And that alone.
 

  • D. Freeberg/ 2022

Let them eat cake….New Mantra

Today I read a response to a meme that shook me to the core.
By now, we’ve mantraall seen the meme:

 

I wasn’t enraged because the response was vicious or cursed – on the contrary: It was elitist and dismissive and only one sentence:

“Mountains,out of mole hills….typical.”

Thus…it garnered an immediate response.  But NOT my typical response.  NO:

“It might be an entirely different “mole hill” if your daughter, wife or son was: black, gay, Jewish, disabled, sexually assaulted or abused, killed or raped.

Of course that never happens, does it? Or maybe it just doesn’t happen to you. And the defense of the assaulter can always state that “It’s just a mole hill” – can’t they? Now they can – now they have a green light.

THAT may now be the “typical” – let them eat cake. The Twitter feeds were lit up with “The minute T wins, I’m gonna grab me the nearest pussy.” (Hundreds literally) NONE of this is typical – and I’m offended to my very core.”

YES: I’m offended.
YES: I’m scared that hate, bigotry and permissiveness is the new Mantra of our highest office.  

And if YOU’RE not scared – your mountain must be very high indeed.

 

Disability Fashion: Look at Who’s Front and Center in the NEWs!

Disabled models – on the runway – on the front pages of major news communication AND being featured on the webpages of new – up and coming – clothiers. Fabulous, right??

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ALL jumping on the bandwagon to visually “support” the disabled and in return gaining significant “Feel good” press…. HOWEVER with little or no exceptions… providing absolutely no products that are specific solutions to the disabled market’s clothing needs, outside of their general clothing line.FTL Moda - Runway - Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2015

Putting disabled models on the runway and not providing specialized benefits is what the disabled already HAS, what they have always dealt with and simply put: marketing and publicity play at it’s worst.

This offends me on so many levels.

http://returnondisability.com/disability-market/

It’s more than time to recognize this market in the investment world, in the fashion world, in the business community and for it’s Global impact.
And.. It’s time for a real change…. a real answer… and some heavy funding to make this a multi-billion dollar industry:  By doing good, serving disabilities and making a profound, dignified CHANGE!!

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Making a REAL change for the Disabled!

Recapping the Year? Perhaps a tad……but first: Happy Holidays to All from Dignity by Design!

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First and foremost:
HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all and may we all have Enough….

May the holidays enlighten us to diversity, and usher in a new year of Dignity for all!

As for this year and Dignity by Design: We’ve had our ups and downs. It continues to be a challenge to enlighten the financial community on the importance of disability services and products for the disabled, veterans and elderly.  When I say may we all have Enough….I mean that we should all have enough dignity, enough respect, enough joy and enough Ability to love ourselves and feel blessed with what we do have…..

It’s not easy in these tough economic, employment and Social Media crazed times to be
grateful for the hard times, the sick times, the lonely times and the times of loss.  So with the Holidays upon us, I wish you Enough…. enough strength, love and fortune to anticipate 2015 with hope and a renewed joy!

Veterans of the United States And to all that have fallen before you:

I want to take this moment to show my gratitude to you, personally.
Thank you
for your service and sacrifice.

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The most influential Veteran in my life was my Dad: Leslie Walton. My Dad was part of the glory, sacrifice and triumph of WWII.  He was a pilot in the Army Air Corps, (before it became the Air Force as we know it today); he lost his leg in an airplane accident and spent a year in the hospital recovering.  His aeronautical triumphs continued after the war with Honeywell.  He loved flying, he loved his country, he was a man of honor and a great father.  And my mother was by his side – every step of the way – through thick and thin. They were the inspiration for my company:
Dignity by Design.  (www.dignitybydesign.com)

Country: I hope that these images will be as inspirational to you as they were to me:

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(Minneapolis Institute of Art – 5/2014)

http://www.dignitybydesign.com  “Serving the disabled and Veterans globally”