[Blindtlk] Democracy in the NFB

[Ericka Short]

Paul and all,

I like the idea of two candidates for each office.  When there is one for 
each office as it usually is at my church the same people run and are 
elected not because they are good still at what they do.  They are elected 
because either nobody  wants o run against them or nobody feels like their 
voice matters so why run.  Just one person changing off the board doesn't 
change the attitude unless they are a very stong but tactful person.  I'm 
still hoping my church finds that person. There should be an finite amout of 
times someone can run and hold office too.  I see that as a problem in small 
time politics.  If it's good for the President of the US, then nobody else 
should have that opportunity to run two consecutive times and serve, take a 
year off then serve another two times after winning their terms back.  That 
defeats the purpose.  Nobody should have a lifetime service spot.  I think 
it  allows them to  stop speaking for the collective voice and  usher in 
their personal agendas.  It's just a matter of  following bylaws.  It might 
make more attend the  conventions too.  I know I don't feel like I have a 
voice in the NFB as a whole. Just here in listserves.

Ericka J. Short
262-697-0510

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". Philippians 4:13

"No hand is too small or too big to do good in this world." EJ. Short