I’m disappointed to hear that someone interprets the choice of anyone to end their life, real or fictitious, as a statement that people are better off dead rather than any other interpretation, such as perhaps, it’s incredibly dang hard to live with a disability, especially after taking a fully functional life for granted. So it could be understandable that ANYONE would have a dang difficult time coping with that adjustment.

I for one would much prefer that as a community, we are not the type to react negatively and defensively to subject matter. I much prefer that we are empowering and supporting. If we have concerns about something then there are ways to discuss and address them without being closed-minded. We are more used to dealing with stress, hardships and adversity than most people and I think we should use that understanding in a way which is beneficial and positive.

I believe it’s alright to feel sensitive, but it’s important to recognize that these are our sensitivities speaking and they are not the perceptions of the rest of the world. We don’t all think, feel, perceive and interpret things the same way. And each of our experiences is unique from one another.

I don’t want anyone else telling me how to think or feel and what I should or shouldn’t participate in. And I certainly don’t want anyone to tell me whether or not my life is worth living; I should be able to have the same amount of dignity which so many other people and animals are given, yet instead I am continually subjected to cruelty all around me from various sources in different intensities and scope. This makes me feel as though if anyone wants to argue or fight against my feelings that I might ever feel as though it would be better for me to be dead than alive, then I wish they would concentrate their efforts on the multitude of issues which are making living that much harder instead. A film that reiterates that it’s dang hard is, in my book, helpful. Trying to boycott said film would be detrimental to many people who weren’t trying to be hurtful as well as to ourselves by bringing negative publicity on us.

We need to think about how we respond to others rather than reacting defensively and emotionally. It’s irresponsible to act out in anger and that is not something I can support. I strongly urge you to consider taking a stance in general of being understanding, empowering and uplifting. As I said earlier, there are still ways to address concerns without tearing others down. We all live in this world together. Let us be the ones who show how it’s done properly.