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Karen ([personal profile] karen2205) wrote 2011-04-01 07:57 pm (UTC)

Sometimes.

I think there's a problem with trying to speak out *for* those who are [we see as] vulnerable, rather than helping them to speak out for themselves.

I also think there's a danger of playing the martyr when there's no need for it - yes, it might well be worth a certain level of risk to attempt to protect vulnerable people, but when there are other things that can be done instead [lobbying MPs, volunteering for charities who work with vulnerable people, preparing policy documents putting forward an alternative plan, donating money to charities etc] why pick the one that has a higher risk of personal risk?

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