[Blindtlk] Let's work together! re: A Must-Read for all Federationists!

[Marion & Martin]

Eric,
    I hear what you are saying, but I respectfully disagree with you! If 
"working together" means compromising our position and the core values of 
the Organization, it cannot be done! This discussion began with my post of 
former President Edwards' article in which he openly admitted that he has no 
clue what the ACB stands for! Frankly, what would be our gain to be united 
with an organization that has no goals, purpose, or direction? Just as 
candidly, I am of the opinion that, if those in the ACB want unity, join the 
Federation. After all, they were the one who took their marbles and decided 
to play with the agencies! The Civil War diminished us for a short period of 
time, but we rebounded quickly and stronger than ever! There would be no 
gain for us to compromise! We are stronger, more organized, more unified, 
and wealthier than the ACB. Do we want them to join with us? Absolutely! 
Should we compromise to placate them? Absolutely not! If they want to 
continue in their mediocrity, let them! All of the major benefits every 
blind person enjoys from the legal protections to the financial assistance 
programs is the direct result of the NFB's advocacy and influence. They can 
bash us all they want; they will still enjoy the spoils of our battles! 
JMHO!

Fraternally yours,
Marion




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Calhoun" <eric at pmpmail.com>
To: <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 4:32 PM
Subject: [Blindtlk] Let's work together! re: A Must-Read for all 
Federationists!


> Marion, I am friends with both Federationists and ACB-ers.  I don't see
> much difference in philosophy, other than the fact that NFB Training
> Centers are there, teaching NFB philosophy.  I think, though, if ACB and
> nFB really want to work together, we both need to find more common ground
> on many issues.
>
> I may have disagreements with NFB; I may have disagreements with ACB.
> The fact remains that I am a free-thinking American, period, explamation
> point, end of sentence.  I will never forget the lessons of Kernel Books
> literature; I will never forget the lessons of Ken Metz, Mitch Pomerantz,
> Marc Maurer, Robert Stigile, Chris Boone, (who's still out there saying,
> "Get ourselves together, and make a lot more tornadoes!"), Barb Pierce,
> Eric Duffy, Joseph Carter, Dave Andrews, Janelle Edwards, Paul Edwards,
> Debbie Hazelton, Marlaina Leeburg, John Ross, Andy and Marylou Baracco, 
> and
> the late, great Kenneth Jernigan.  But this is the 21st century, and 
> change
> means things change, and seasons and people changing.  There will always 
> be
> disagreement, but disagreeing politely, but we need to remember: we must
> think logically.  After both sides of an issue are brought up, be willing
> to listen, and think.  Then act.
>
> Lastly, I do not like to hear that Federation or Council chapters are not
> seeing eye to eye.  Everyone must work together.
>
> Eric
> --
>
> --
>
> Take a stand!  Be a winner!  Be a team player!
>
> Because: Friends don't let friends be sore losers!
>
> Eric from Los Angeles!
>


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