[Mabs] email regarding Federal ruling

[harry staley]

I would agre with the issue. If this issue is taken up and phased in
over a long period of time and not simply decided upon. There is
another issue that some have not addressed. The new bills would be
more difficult to counterfeit. The raised print or the different sizes
make another barrier for criminals to surmount. However I agree that
it would be cost prohibitive at first to do such things. I on the
ohter hand do not carry much cash.

Harry

On 11/29/06, Gary Wunder <gwunder at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Hi Todd. I certainly see your point and have no reason to disagree with it.
> I do suggest that there is only so much we can get from society before that
> society says "Enough! Your problem is your problem, and you want more than
> we are willing to give."
>
> So if I can only ask for so much, I better ask for the most important stuff
> I really need - training, technology both blindness technology and trying to
> ensure technology for the sighted is not beyond my use.
>
> I think I can count on one hand the times I've been ripped off. My technique
> is simple - when I have big bills, I cash them either with someone I know
> and trust, or I use them to come close to the purchase price of an item. I
> would avoid, in a strange place, giving someone a $20 bill for a $6
> purchase.  If, however, I was purchasing something that cost $17, I would
> gladly give the $20 knowing that there was no way, either through deliberate
> manipulation or confusion, that I could be ripped off.  Admittedly all of
> this takes a bit of planning, but after a while it becomes second nature.
>
> Again, I have no wish to disagree with you, but I think there are legitimate
> reasons to suggest that identifiable money is not the greatest priority
> which our organization should address.  I certainly don't question the right
> of other organizations to address it, and if it comes to pass I'm sure I'll
> take advantage of it.  For my money and time, however, there are more
> significant issues which are a real threat to us.
>
> Warmest regards,
>
> Gary
>
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