[nfb-talk] [Blindtlk] From President Jenelle Bichler

[Chris Westbrook]

all I can say is wow.  That reporter must have been pretty dense to screw 
that one up.  I'm glad this was just a misunderstanding, though I'm equally 
glad we have people willing to speak up when they see something in an 
article that is as offensive as that comment was.  In my opinion that 
reporter should be severely reprimanded if not fired.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
To: "NAGDU List" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>; <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 11:01 PM
Subject: [Blindtlk] From President Jenelle Bichler


Dear All,
    I am sending this to you on behalf of NFB of North Dakota President 
Jenelle Bichler regarding the comments that appeared in the Williston(ND) 
Herald that has been a discussion on the NAGDU list and sent to the Blind 
Talk list.

Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala, Vice President
National Association of Guide Dog Users
National Federation of the Blind

Dear Fellow NFB members,

I am deeply sorry for the misunderstanding that the Williston   Herald had 
printed in there newspaper.  I am not and have never been against Guide 
dogs.  The quote that I said to zack (the reporter) was That the white cane 
and Guide dogs have helped us make it to where we are not co dependent

My Vice president is a guide dog user and I love her dog.  I believe that 
what ever tool works for you to maintain your independents use it.  Another 
thing is my Daughter has a service dog.  No it is not the same as a guide 
dog but she needs it just as we need a cane or a guide dog. SO no I am not 
against the guide dog or there users.  I will be posting a note to the 
editor and I will email zack and let him know how disappointed I am in this 
matter.

Sincerely

Jennelle Bichler

Affiliate president

National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota

701-200-4486

Jcbichler at msn.com







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