Comments on: Someone Who Reads City Paper Hates Diane Rehm

By: Pat Hill

Pat Hill — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:00:14 +0000

I too have SD and we understand that some people are ignorant of the condition and also the effort that it takes to communicate. Diane Rehm is a perfect example of someone who perseveres in the face of adversity. I think perhaps there is something to be learned from her in that regard. There are people who get hung up on the voice disorder much like people don't understand people with foreign accents. Hopefully that person will be able to overcome their own disability and be more accepting.

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:51:37 +0000

I happen to think Diane Rehm is brilliant and she's one of my role models. It makes me sad for our society that someone would send you something so pathetic.

By: Stub

Stub — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:26:58 +0000

I too met Diane while working at WAMU. I saw both sides. If you were of the same opinion as her, you were fine, if you weren't, you were the enemy. She was the one who pushed for the hire of the former WAMU General Manager who was later ousted in a messy episode. But, either way making fun of her condition isn't cool.