[nfb-talk] Convention attendees from Wisconsin?

[John G. Heim]

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From: "RyanO" <ryano218 at comcast.net>
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Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:08 PM
Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Convention attendees from Wisconsin?


> John, we all know you just wanna show everyone how many inches you have in
> your pants. You failed miserably at your philosophical facade and now 
> you're
> showing your true colors. At least petty bomb-throwers are interesting.

I haven't pretended to be anything I'm not. I've carried on a civil 
discussion.

You need to realize that criticism can be constructive. As a blind person, 
the NFB represents me whether I like it or not. Therefore, I have every 
right to criticize it when it does something I disapprove of.  I'm beginning 
to realize that in order to effect the direction of the NFB, I will have to 
become more involved. I know you think that's hypocritical given how much 
I've criticized the NFB but what what alternative do I have? I guess I could 
join the ACB but since the NFB keeps blocking what they do, there would be 
little point. Besides, I don't think the NFB wants to encourage people to 
join the ACB, do they? Isn't it preferable to have dissenters join in order 
to get different viewpoints? Or does the NFB want only like-minded 
individuals?