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Disabled Veterans In Sports ~~ A good read!

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
edited January 2023 in General Chat
http://www.military.com/Content/MoreContent?file=FL_disabled_042302

When I took up alpine skiing the same year I turned 59 my family and friends encouraged me but didn't hold out much hope for success...and it turned out to be a lifesaver.

What does this have to do with politics? Disabled soldiers stood their duty on 'the wall' for their nation and its political regimes...and some paid dearly for the duty, but life continues anyway and we all aspire for that feeling of worth that sports can provide.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Are you disabled Diesel?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Diesel:
    <STRONG>http://www.military.com/Content/MoreContent?file=FL_disabled_042302

    </STRONG>

    Adapt, improvise, overcome...

    To smother the flame in a Warrior's heart, best you prepare yourself for a loooooong siege.

    OO-RAH!!!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Toadborg:
    <STRONG>Are you disabled Diesel?</STRONG>

    Disabled is within the heart and mind.

    Many are disabled who are in perfect health.

    As one who is proud to call himself Diesel's friend in real life, he is not what he was forty years ago: time takes its toll, along with the cumulative effects of of our experiences. Disabled? When in his presence, I invite you to "bring it". Your edification would follow in short order...
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Why must you be combative about everything, I was simply asking a question, it did not require a violent response and was nothing to do with fighting capability! <IMG SRC="tongue.gif" border="0" ALT="icon">
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Yes.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    This isn't political.

    Perhaps it should be in 'Sport and Fitness'
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Toadborg:
    <STRONG>Why must you be combative about everything, I was simply asking a question, it did not require a violent response and was nothing to do with fighting capability! <IMG SRC="tongue.gif" border="0" ALT="icon"></STRONG>

    Edification: the act or process of edifying.
    Edify: to instruct and improve: ENLIGHTEN.

    Instruction is a threatening proposition to you? <IMG SRC="confused.gif" border="0" ALT="icon">
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Thanatos...AGAIN:
    <STRONG>

    Edification: the act or process of edifying.
    Edify: to instruct and improve: ENLIGHTEN.

    Instruction is a threatening proposition to you? <IMG SRC="confused.gif" border="0" ALT="icon"></STRONG>

    He wasn't threatened by the offer of "instruction" it was the manner in which you did it.

    "Bring it." <IMG SRC="rolleyes.gif" border="0" ALT="icon">

    Who wouldn't be offended by someone suggesting they attack a disabled man? Is the real test of whether or not you are disabled is you can kick someone else's ass?

    It was an innocent question, not an insult.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    T, it probably is...remembe, these are 'kept' folks and the 'keep' does the thinking and learning for them.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Moving to Sport and Fitness.
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