These tidbits on Ed are wonderful!
What I have seen happen is that the chroniclers of the movement have wanted to glorify it, keep it mainstream and "safe" and formulate it in such a way that it elevates certain people and sustains the power elite. Well that has made a few people famous.
Now Zames, I believe, was centered in New York with Disabled in Action. I haven't gotten the book yet and don't know what she has to say about Berkeley. Hey, you may be pissed off by reading that one too. How is your blood pressure these days?
best, Marta
Chuck Grimes wrote:
> Thanks Marta. You know I have not read a thing on disability---except
> your book---seriously. I can't stand reading most of this stuff.
>
> Part of the trouble is most of the people I knew are dead, the
> political scene here has altered beyond recognition, and whole
> generations of completely paternal/maternalistic/materialistic
> bureaucratic lackies have grown-up and prospered in their
> place. Exactly the kind of people we used to call enemies.
>
> Oh, well.
>snip