I wonder why anybody would associate albinism with good luck. Even when they are fortunate enough to be born where human body parts are not considered to be opportunities for enrichment, they still face the threat of skin cancer and blindness. I knew one who managed to overcome all the prejudice, discouragement, neglect, and abuse that his family and community could inflict on him. He built up a little empire of village groceries and butcheries and supported his extended family with the profits. His name was Pitani. When he died young of cancer, his family invested heavily in alcohol, and… Read more »
I wonder why anybody would associate albinism with good luck. Even when they are fortunate enough to be born where human body parts are not considered to be opportunities for enrichment, they still face the threat of skin cancer and blindness. I knew one who managed to overcome all the prejudice, discouragement, neglect, and abuse that his family and community could inflict on him. He built up a little empire of village groceries and butcheries and supported his extended family with the profits. His name was Pitani. When he died young of cancer, his family invested heavily in alcohol, and… Read more »