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Human rights and the evolution of law to reflect current human needs and protection.

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A reputation sticks for life, so be careful and think about that for which you wish to be reputed.

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• A reply on Talk: Stacey Kramer: The best gift I ever survived

  Oct 14 2010: She said she wouldn't wish it on anyone, it's her own "gift", meaning her new perceptions on reality and what's important to her. Does it apply to everyone? Certainly not, what in life does that? You're right about her luck in being able to afford the payments, but many of us live in jurisdictions with free healthcare, so I cannot imagine a place where I would have to pay. I know a girl in the USA who had to go bankrupt and apply for state disability in order to get treatment - this delayed her brain surgery by 6 months. It just shouldn't happen. Her experience is definitely different to Stacey's. You're points are very valid (at least to me!)

• A reply on Talk: Stacey Kramer: The best gift I ever survived

  Oct 13 2010: Good on ya Matt! I wish TED admin would block this person. He/she doesn't have a real picture or a real name - cowards hide behind their monitor, the courageous let themselves be known and choose not to hide behind a mask.
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  A reply on Talk: Stacey Kramer: The best gift I ever survived

  Oct 12 2010: YAY Jennifer! I so wish these people could come down to the hospital oncology clinic and see the people - all shapes and sizes, looks and colours of skin - the ONE thing we all share isn't cancer but EXPERIENCE. Yes, there are "hot" people there, but we don't see looks, we see the eyes of fear, of love and hope. I wish people didn't focus on looks, I'd feel more respect for this community if we could get past looks. It's her courage to get up in front of a camera to speak about it - I would have collapsed with anxiety. Look at Michael J Fox - another great example of how to love, and how not to let what is perceived as a negative rule our lives. Best to you Jennifer.
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  A reply on Talk: Stacey Kramer: The best gift I ever survived

  Oct 12 2010: Cristina, I wish him and you as smooth a ride as possible. I had a partial brain tumour resection as well (they couldn't get it all). Mine was 2 years ago, Nov 11 - the date will forever be with me. The experience is harder on the loved ones because you surely feel hopeless, but please see the message - there IS hope, in fact tons of it. Her message was perhaps a bit coded in her own prose, but if I were to describe what she's trying to say, I would say - "I've seen hell, I came back out and now I can appreciate life with a whole new perspective - a better one, and guess what, LIFE IS GREAT". I couldn't see that at the time I was in hospital, the tunnel was dark, but 2 years later, the tunnel is a light and I have more control over where that tunnel takes me. Life is lighter now, and much of the suffering is gone. I wish him, you and all loved ones the very best. Keep the hope, it's your best friend. xox
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  A reply on Talk: Stacey Kramer: The best gift I ever survived

  Oct 11 2010: Hurrah Carli! Well said, we all have different types of moments like that - hers just happened to be a tumour, but it could be many things that open our eyes and make us appreciate this "today" :)
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  A reply on Talk: Stacey Kramer: The best gift I ever survived

  Oct 10 2010: Well put Susan. This has become a debate about looks - when will our society look past the skin and see the spirit of a person? Thanks for your words :)
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  A reply on Talk: Stacey Kramer: The best gift I ever survived

  Oct 10 2010: I understand your point Ron, but it's a misogynist view - I never even noticed her looks. I just noticed that she was about my age, hence my understanding of what she went through - because I went (am still going through) the exact same thing. I'm sure women don't empathise with her or pay more attention because she is nice looking.

• A reply on Talk: Stacey Kramer: The best gift I ever survived

  Oct 9 2010: I applied to do a French translation. It takes a couple of weeks for the process to be complete - that's why they supply the transcripton the right side-bar :)
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  A reply on Talk: Stacey Kramer: The best gift I ever survived

  Oct 9 2010: Well said, and it applies to every single person - appreciate what you have while you have it. She calls it a "gift" because of the lessons she learned, the way her perceptions of life have altered. Thanks for seeing the positive side, she doesn't want pity, just to share a message :-)
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  A reply on Talk: Stacey Kramer: The best gift I ever survived

  Oct 9 2010: That's harsh, you're projecting. Would you not listen to an old, bald man? Her message is NOT about her looks, it's about learning a very important lesson about life - one I have can share as I am also a brain tumour survivor. She likely feels less attractive due to a large scar on her head (as do I, and yes, I'm an attarctive white guy). I would have loved this lady had I not even seen her face.