The politics of Helen Keller, Socialism and disability

[guillaumeb]

1. great article

also from the article:

From the Detroit Free Press of 1914
Helen Keller, struggling to point the way to the light for the deaf, dumb and blind is inspiring. Helen Keller preaching socialism; Helen Keller passing on the merits of the copper strike; Helen Keller sneering at the constitution of the United States; Helen Keller under these aspects is pitiful. She is beyond her depth. She speaks with the handicap of limitation which no amount of determination or science can overcome. Her knowledge is, and must be, almost purely theoretical, and unfortunately this world and its problems are both very practical.

Beyond her depth as a female? As a disabled person? Or did she make people uncomfortable by holding up a mirror to America which showed an ugly reflection?

I appreciate the link and the information on Helen Keller.