Paralympics, a good thing or not?
Discussion
The Paralympics begins on Saturday, and I'm always in two minds about whether it's good to have it or not.
On the one hand, it's good that disabled people get to take part in the games.
On the other hand does it really do anything for the moral of disabled people who may watch the athletes and feel worse about themselves than they may do already, knowing that not only are they disabled, but they can consider themselves failures compared with the disabled athletes on the telly.
I'm not trying to offend anyone, just wondered what other people thought?
Also, I see there are no Paralympic boxing events. Do the organizer think it would distasteful having disabled boxers knocking each other into next week?
On the one hand, it's good that disabled people get to take part in the games.
On the other hand does it really do anything for the moral of disabled people who may watch the athletes and feel worse about themselves than they may do already, knowing that not only are they disabled, but they can consider themselves failures compared with the disabled athletes on the telly.
I'm not trying to offend anyone, just wondered what other people thought?
Also, I see there are no Paralympic boxing events. Do the organizer think it would distasteful having disabled boxers knocking each other into next week?
It's no different, to be honest.
As part of respect for diversity, most disabled people accept their disability and want to get on with life without anyone treating them any differently.
They just think "Why can't I do that?" rather than "I'm disabled, and why can't I do that?"
It's not a problem, I imagine.
As part of respect for diversity, most disabled people accept their disability and want to get on with life without anyone treating them any differently.
They just think "Why can't I do that?" rather than "I'm disabled, and why can't I do that?"
It's not a problem, I imagine.
Baby Huey said:
I think some people have disabilities that mean no matter how hard they tried, they wouldn't be able to compete in the Paralympics. It's a bit different from not being good at cricket.
Meh. I DON'T LIKE CRICKET to begin with...Sorry
Edited by Heskey on Friday 5th September 14:09
Baby Huey said:
On the other hand does it really do anything for the moral of disabled people who may watch the athletes and feel worse about themselves than they may do already, knowing that not only are they disabled, but they can consider themselves failures compared with the disabled athletes on the telly.
I'm not sure, I mean we watch able bodied athletes and don't feel bad about ourselves. So I can't see why disabled people would feel anything different to the admiration for athletes that the able bodied do? Baby Huey said:
The Paralympics begins on Saturday, and I'm always in two minds about whether it's good to have it or not.
Asked the same question a few minutes ago here. Its a fine line we decided.In my opinion I think its a bit of a circus freak show where people are invited to watch disabled people compete. On the other hand it gives talented people a chance to compete.
If it isn't a freak show, then why not just put the Paralympics in with the main Olympics in the first place and be done with it? If everyone is equal, why put on the separate show? Of course you would still need the disabled people to compete like for like, but why a separate Olympics?
Baby Huey said:
I think some people have disabilities that mean no matter how hard they tried, they wouldn't be able to compete in the Paralympics. It's a bit different from not being good at cricket.
Many able bodied people no matter how hard they tried wouldn't be able to win a gold medal in most Olympic events.Baby Huey said:
I think some people have disabilities that mean no matter how hard they tried, they wouldn't be able to compete in the Paralympics. It's a bit different from not being good at cricket.
Why? I am able-bodied but I think it is fair to say however hard I tried I would not be able to play for England.I first post was slightly sarcy, in that I don't really give a toss and as others have suggested, I am sure most disabled people don't either.
tinman0 said:
Baby Huey said:
The Paralympics begins on Saturday, and I'm always in two minds about whether it's good to have it or not.
Asked the same question a few minutes ago here. Its a fine line we decided.In my opinion I think its a bit of a circus freak show where people are invited to watch disabled people compete. On the other hand it gives talented people a chance to compete.
If it isn't a freak show, then why not just put the Paralympics in with the main Olympics in the first place and be done with it? If everyone is equal, why put on the separate show? Of course you would still need the disabled people to compete like for like, but why a separate Olympics?
Timmy35 said:
Baby Huey said:
On the other hand does it really do anything for the moral of disabled people who may watch the athletes and feel worse about themselves than they may do already, knowing that not only are they disabled, but they can consider themselves failures compared with the disabled athletes on the telly.
I'm not sure, I mean we watch able bodied athletes and don't feel bad about ourselves. So I can't see why disabled people would feel anything different to the admiration for athletes that the able bodied do? tinman0 said:
Baby Huey said:
The Paralympics begins on Saturday, and I'm always in two minds about whether it's good to have it or not.
Asked the same question a few minutes ago here. Its a fine line we decided.In my opinion I think its a bit of a circus freak show where people are invited to watch disabled people compete. On the other hand it gives talented people a chance to compete.
If it isn't a freak show, then why not just put the Paralympics in with the main Olympics in the first place and be done with it? If everyone is equal, why put on the separate show? Of course you would still need the disabled people to compete like for like, but why a separate Olympics?
tinman0 said:
If it isn't a freak show, then why not just put the Paralympics in with the main Olympics in the first place and be done with it? If everyone is equal, why put on the separate show? Of course you would still need the disabled people to compete like for like, but why a separate Olympics?
As some events they are mechanically advantaged, others they are mechanically disadvantaged.Why not have bikes instead of running a marathon?? It would be quicker and easier surely.
Do you see what I am trying to explain in my bad explanation?!
andrew_huxtable said:
...these people must have great inner strength to firstly overcome the fear of being disabled, and then to think sod it, i`m going to be the best that i can be in the area that i have chosen
Saying that, I saw the BBC trailer for it this morning and the Fencers in the wheelchairs made me laugh, it reminded me of two toddlers scrapping from their buggies
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