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The Other 'N' Word
We're all justifiably intolerant of those who pepper their daily ravings with the "N" word.
I remember growing up, how that word would never be spoken in my San Fernando Valley liberal Jewish home. Years later, driving car pool in post apocalyptic Woodland Hills, I would reach back across the carseat almost daily to thrash any young friend of my son's who would greet those we pass on the street with a, "Yo, my N-word!" -- thinking it to be an innocent MTVism endorsed by Snoop or Dr. Dre.
The errant use by a few famous flash-in-the-pans does not justify the years of oppression, ignorance and hate that was dished out under that flag. My parents would not tolerate it, and I found its popular use by society to be distasteful.
I've also been guilty of using the "N" word -- in my case as a way to spice up my rhetoric, damning those who are ruining health care.
But I'm talking about a different "N" word -- one that is as hateful as the classic version mentioned above, but used far less in society.
This horrific word is not attributed to those that are hated as much as it describes those that are capable of hate at its most insidious. It's a scurrilous word that is as powerful today as it was 65 years ago. Thankfully, it has not entered our popular lexicon.
The word is Nazi -- with all of its forms, metaphors and allusions it still strikes fear in the hearts of mortal men.
Lately, I've been sensitive to my use of the ideal of Nazi-esque narratives when it came to the situation at the Motion Picture Home. The word is galvanizing, and I used it like a club meant more for bludgeoning seals than a scalpel which would peel away the veneer of the deceit and mismanagement that I feel is evident at the Motion Picture Home.
I've described in lurid detail the horror, confusion and dismay of the residents and attributed it to what would seem like a Wagnerian opera gone horribly wrong.
I know I've hurt some people that I care about, and I have looked inside to my own intolerance. This virtual Tshuvah that occurs between the lines of this blog is my resolve to spare the Nazi-esque rhetoric in the future, and man up to those who I may have hurt, who may have a role in helping all of us to keep the Long Term Care unit open.
I realize that Stephen Spielberg has been a monumental champion of those who are oppressed and have faced oppression. The fact that he has remained mute on the issue of the Long Term Care unit's demise creates a huge void of understanding in even the most stalwart fan. Michael Douglas has issued a statement where he is donating the proceeds to his upcoming film Before I Forget to the Motion Picture Home.
This could go toward saving the LTC, but don't count on a nickel of it being earmarked for that purpose. I'm always stymied when great people are capable of an apathetic response to human tragedy.
I've looked inward, and if the rhetoric is turned down, then the heat will be turned up. I'm hoping that those who can make a difference on the other side looks within as well. You know who you are. We've been in touch.
We all are capable of change. We all are capable of working together to find a solution.
To those I've hurt -- you have my apologies. Let there be heroes on both sides of this issue.
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Doug from the DGA Says
I'm really cheesed that the DGA has not come out publicly to support our brothers and sisters in the LTC, and to stand in solidarity with SAG.
I'm fully behind Richard and crew when it comes to exposing the true colors of those responsible for where the LTC is today. I'll also tell you that the hospital is not what it used to be. Whatever you want to call it, there has been a noticeable regime change.
We can't waste anymore time. I'm not willing to stand by while my union walks the political tight rope. To what end? Richard may be 'dialing down the rhetoric', but knowing him there is something else up his sleeve.
Dedicated family member Says
To Mr. Unite For Truth,
We all have read enough of your personal, angry and insensitive postings. Your postings are more vile than the things you are saying about Richard. Therefor in the minds of several of us that are caring, committed, and devoted family members, you have repeatedly disrespected our Parents in a far greater and hurtful capacity.
PLEASE STOP!
I go to the home, as many of us family members do, 3 to 4 days a week, for hours at a time. I along with other family members, feed, hold, talk, and share countless activities with not just my loved one, but with all the residents, including Mary. YES Mary. I see Mary and spend time with her, more than just a few minutes, I have NEVER seen YOU there. Who are you anyway? Are you a family member? Where is you part in all this? You most likely will not be with Mary when you pass.
You have absolutely NO respect for Mary by your continuous and redundant postings. There are many residents at the Home that don't have family, or if they do, they might not live in California.
We family members that volunteer days and hours on end to insure that ALL the LTC residents feel loved and valued, and NOT abandoned,
are fighting to keep our families and friends safe at the MPTF.
Richard has been an intricate advocate throughout the whole crisis.
Whatever he may have done to you in the past, he has sure stepped up for Mary in the last 10 months.
We need him, and guess what... Richard is loved by us all!
Unite For Truth Says
Here is what OTHERS are saying about Richard Stellar here on THE WRAP message boards -
Richard acts and functions like he knows what he is talking about! He is no better than those that are throwing the elderly out. Before all this closure talk even happened, barely anyone came to visit Mary. He knows it. We know it. You shouldn't act so high and mighty. It doesn't make you any better than them anyway. You were almost never involved in Mary's care once you sent her to the home. Visiting once a week, most times not even that. Let the truth be told.
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Children of the elderly turning over the care of their mother or father to the home - DISCARDED!
Visiting every once in a while for minutes, simply making an appearance. Why now when the worst has happened does this organization say the home has an obligation! What happened to their loyalty?
SAVE MPTF !!
LOSE Richard Stellar !!
Mr. Roger Says
The evidence of mismanagement, moral and ethical wrong doings, and elder abuse by staff members, is in the hands of the residents lawyers.
The horrific events that the defenseless residents of the Motion Picture Home have had to suffer through in the last 10 months, WILL go to trial. Then lets see how the MPTF top management, Tillman, Ellis, Scherer, and Guarrera, sit on the stand and defend themselves out of their lies and inhumane actions.
The MPTF atrocity is far greater than anyone ever believed to be at the start! The smiles of MPTF management such as Ken Scherer, will turn to tight lipped fear of reckoning when the judgement is made.
Underlings such as Nate Newman,Joan Carey, and Sue Schubert, will also get their time on the stand.
Under oath, in front of the Judge, litigated by one of the worlds most prominent and feared trial lawyers, accountability becomes a whole different story.
PERJURY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE. PUNISHABLE BY LAW!
Justice WILL be served.
Too much damage has been done.
Richard, there isn't anything you have done that could possibly come close to what your apology warrants.
Prayers for the residents and their families are what is needed.
Thank you for all your committed efforts.
Nathan P. Lease Says
Nigger, please.
Bischoff Says
That little photo of Scherer, it seems to be smiling and mocking anyone who reads this. Why do I want to ink in a little moustache? Did anybody catch his litany of lies from Sunday morning's web broadcast?
He smiles as he lies, and that is troublesome. I can't wait to see him squirm on the witness stand. Hopefully these people will be brought up on charges.
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Laurie Marchese Says
Richard,
Very beautifully written and diplomatic and honest. People are overeacting from what I understand and I am sorry for that. You are just being powerfully honest without the intent of hurting anyone.
Well done... This is a passionate emotional issue & I applaud you.
Contributor to MPTF, Laurie Marchese
Laurie Marchese Says
Richard,
Very beautifully written and diplomatic and honest. People are overeacting from what I understand and I am sorry for that. You are just being powerfully honest without the intent of hurting anyone.
Well done... This is a passionate emotional issue & I applaud you.
Contributor to MPTF, Laurie Marchese