[Blindtlk] Confronting Discrimination at McDonald's

[Ericka Short]

No, the managers' actions were wrong, but I agree with Ray on  tone of voice 
and word choice.  I'm sorry things worked out that way Merry, but if I was 
starving I might not use the best words either.  The best way to educate is 
through calm interaction and explanation.  I know that's tough to do when 
you're starving.  I would not sue, but rather ask to talk to the store 
owner.  He/she has more control over things than the manager on shift.  I 
have done this with different accessibility issues (ie. grocery store) and 
it worked very well.  When confronted with a discrimination issue I think 
"what would I tell a client to do?" and sometimes it comes out better.  I do 
agree with Ray that we don't look good as a part of  society if we are suing 
all the time.  Not that the sighted world is much better these days, but I'd 
like to think NFB members only sue as last resort.

Ericka J. Short
"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