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Member Since: 11/6/2009

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Writers are Insensitive to Children with Cleft Palates (11/6/2009)

look up empathy in a dictionary

it's not about a disease, or controlling it. it's about respecting one's feeling, (or a population of children with a certain condition, in this case). (or any population for that matter)

Obviously you don't get it.

"Complaining? They were "being mean." It did affect me, duh. That's why I'm writing. Some of us feel the comment was inappropriate. That's all.

Your rant seems like you want some attention of your own. You should start a separate post.
Writers are Insensitive to Children with Cleft Palates (11/6/2009)

I'm not being sensitive, just respecful.

You think that comment raises awareness?

Like I said, this is my fav show, I love the wit and drama, and I'm aware he's a plastic surgeon. I work in the medical field, and my feelings about this are personal as well as professional. It was just wrong.

For someone who now says he wasn't "making fun," check out how it's being percieved in this thread. (And as you said yourself)

"Personally, as someone with a disease, I'd like for them to make fun of it."

"Most of the episodes of Grey's Anatomy poked fun at someone!"

For someone with a disease, I'm surprised you can have such little empathy for others, even when being told, it's offensive.
Writers are Insensitive to Children with Cleft Palates (11/6/2009)

I am with you Maryellennina. I was deeply offended and disappointed! And "Grey's" has been my favorite show for some time now. I'm shocked that the writers could think that comment was ok. That's was completely insensitive and uncalled for. I have a c/p child as well, 2 yrs old. And although we live a full life with it and for the most part can overlook it and accept it, it's NOT okay to make fun of it.

Could have brought attention to Cleft/Palate kids in a better light, as in how amazing Medical technology is now, or how in-demand Cleft/palate specialties are needed.

And Mr. Erious...Yes, Mark's character is a jackass, doesn't mean he has to be ignorant. That's up to the writers. It's not a disease, it's a congenital deformity. Do you honestly think children born with craniofacial abnormalities should laugh at it? and will feel in control over it? Seriously, think again! My daughter has about 10 different specialists that follow her and will follow her until adulthood. Along with them, our job is to make sure she grows up with self-esteem and confidence. You don't know the first about making a child with a cleft feel "powerful."

and BTW, Blowhole or Ceviche....those weren't children, children born this way. Those were from the traumas. Traumas that make the show.