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What if you were barred from doing the one thing you were best at because of something intrinsic about you (your race, gender, height, etc.)?
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My character wouldn't let that get in her way. I know I haven't.
ReplyDeleteI'd have to get sneaky about it.
ReplyDeleteI think it would depend on what it was, and why I wasn't allowed. A woman joining the men's sports team would be different from being the "wrong" color. I'd be apt to fuss and push it. Take it to the media!
ReplyDeleteI didn't specify the what deliberately. It could be anything.
DeleteYou tell me I can't do it and watch me do it! I will defy whether it is right in one's face or if I have to do it underground. If I thought it was just because of who I am, I would make it known and state "How dare you try to stop me just because I am different."
ReplyDeleteGood to hear.
DeleteI am going to take a different tack in my response, not responding directly to your question. I grew up in a time when discrimination was open and not prohibited by law (yet). Both my mother in law and my father were discriminated against in job searches and (my father) was denied an apprenticeship in a skill he wanted very badly to make his living at. It is very hard to fight against this. I have nothing but respect for those who persevered. So, would I have the strength to fight against something like this? At this point in time, no. When I was younger, I would like to think that I would have, even if I had to do a sneaky end run around the discrimination.
ReplyDeleteHow sad for them, especially your father.
DeleteYikes.....take away my fun. But I would have to find a way to do what I do really well and what I enjoy doing under cover...
ReplyDeleteI'd hope you succeed.
DeleteMy guess I would be sad and angry
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
I think that I will be very sad and disappointing.
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I'm sure it would be.
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