[Blindtlk] Democracy in the NFB

[Lauren Merryfield]

Hi,
One big problem with shorter term limits is that the one in office takes a
while to learn what he/she needs to and then when time is up and someone
else comes in, there is again a big learning curve. 
On the other hand, if someone isn't leading in a good way and they are stuck
in that office for a long term, it could be problematic not to have shorter
term limits. So it can go either way. 
Thanks
Lauren

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-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike
Freeman
Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 2:12 PM
To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Democracy in the NFB

The President of the U.S. only got stuk with the term limit because the
Republicans were damned jealous of FDR and didn't think they could come up
with a viable candidate to oppose him.

As I say, term limits are a dumb idea and, in effect, say "choose for me
because I ain't smart enough to choose for myself".

Mike Freeman


-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ericka
Short
Sent: Monday, December 02, 2013 8:07 AM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Democracy in the NFB

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
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