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Without Pity, By Raymond Alvarez, Jr.
September 4th 2012
RH 200 / Merar
REACTION PAPER (JOURNAL) by Raymond Alvarez, Jr.

I though the people profiled in Without Pity: A Film About Abilities represented a fair cross-section of disabled individuals struggling against the world's obstacles, to gain control of how they will eventually live.
One story that really hit home with me was Charlie. Being born with no legs and arms, Charlie showed great adaptation and intelligence and had such a go-getter attitude. He attends school with the help of a special wheelchair, and aside from his obvious disability, was very well accepted by everyone who got to know him. Charlie inspired me tremendously. His Mom and Dad are also very admirable in how they chose to let Charlie live a great
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