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VIEWS & REVIEWS: Mary E Black Freedom BMJ 2008; 336: 1134-a [Full text]

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A Similar View in My Family

Mike S Zdeb   (16 May 2008)

Puzzled

Marc Roffey   (22 May 2008)

Freedom is precious

Kenneth A Hoekstra   (24 May 2008)

Lesson for first world students

Peter Braude   (25 May 2008)

Thank you

Richard Bartley   (26 May 2008)

Not intended to be facetious

Susan E Macpherson   (28 May 2008)

A Similar View in My Family 16 May 2008
Mike S Zdeb, Assistant Professor U@Albany School of Public Health (12144) Send response to journal: Re: A Similar View in My Family	Hi ... what a wonderful article ... it reminded me of my sister-in- law's oft-quoted (at least in our family of husband+wife+two daughters) life summation ... "I have enough to eat and no one is shooting at me." Competing interests: None declared
Puzzled 22 May 2008
Marc Roffey, Staff-Grade Psychiatrist Barrow-in-Furness LA14 4LF Send response to journal: Re: Puzzled	I am puzzled by the purpose, and theme, of this article - is it about freedom, or privilege? Competing interests: None declared
Freedom is precious 24 May 2008
Kenneth A Hoekstra, Project Consultant Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 Send response to journal: Re: Freedom is precious	Ms. Blacks storytelling is an all too familiar account what many of us experience in our lifetimes. Less we not forget how precious this 'gift' of freedom truly is. Competing interests: None declared
Lesson for first world students 25 May 2008
Peter Braude, Head of Department of Women's Health King's College London Send response to journal: Re: Lesson for first world students	Well written and bravely said. With our universal access to an increasingly modern health service in the UK, the broader picture is often overlooked. My students will be sent a copy as required reading. Competing interests: None declared
Thank you 26 May 2008
Richard Bartley, physiotherapist Denbigh, Wales Send response to journal: Re: Thank you	Thank you Mary Black for your simple, but poignant article. Privilege is simply good fortune. Freedom is a necessity, something I suspect most of us take for granted. Articles such as this provide a timely reality check. I shall read it every time I feel life is getting a little complicated. Competing interests: None declared
Not intended to be facetious 28 May 2008
Susan E Macpherson, General Practitioner Central Otago NZ 9320 Send response to journal: Re: Not intended to be facetious	My answer to "Puzzled" of Barrow -in -Furness : This article is about freedom, AND privilege. Thank you, Mary Black. Competing interests: None declared