Jerry Lewis was never a hero to the disabled community

[hamsterjill]

57. Lewis came from a time that wasn't quite so politically correct.

I understand that someone with a disability might take offense to Jerry Lewis' comments. But I think this all should be put into proper context. He was 91 yesterday when he passed away, and the world just wasn't as politically correct as it is today.

It's sad, but we are all victims of the times in which we live. As I've aged, I've seen a lot of change, hopefully, for the better, in the treatment of persons with disabilities. I believe we are moving in the right direction for that situation but certainly have ways to go.

I liked Jerry Lewis and I became involved with the muscular dystrophy telethon because of him. I used to sit and wait until he started signing "You'll Never Walk Alone" at the end and I would cry my heart out because I was thinking of the people who couldn't walk and how lucky I was that I could. It made me aware that there were people who yearned for things that I took for granted, and I grew as a human being because of that.

So, say what you will about him. I choose to remember him in a positive light. I think the real issue is, once your time is up on this earth, did you contribute more good or more bad to the world? I think Jerry contributed good.