[Ct-nfb] Reactions Requested

Deb Reed deb.reed57 at gmail.com
Tue Oct 14 16:08:07 UTC 2014


When I read this passage, I am grateful that the NFB is part of my life. It
is important to try and make a difference every time we are able. Thank-you
for sharing this with us.

On Tue, Oct 14, 2014 at 6:59 AM, Richard McGaffin via Ct-nfb <
ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Good morning all,
>
> That was a very well written statement Justin thanks for sharing. I
> actually wrote 3 different e-mail messages that were long winded responses,
> but fortunately I deleted them all. I'm sure you or anyone else doesn't
> wish to hear me go on, and on. I will say this though. Although my current
> financial struggle will probably force my retirement from Active Federation
> events, I will always live & fight for the equality of and for individuals
> who are blind, and I believe in our march for equality.
>
> Remember this my friends, my time is or maybe coming to an end. But I'll
> always be with you in spirit, and I wish you all the very best in the
> continuing fight.
>
> Take care & be safe my friends
> Rich
>
>
>   On Tuesday, October 14, 2014 2:41 AM, Trevor Attenberg via Ct-nfb <
> ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>
> It makes sense to me personally, knowing what I know about what past
> activists working with the Federation--not to mention other valued
> groups—have achieved. The way things work is it is a persistent struggle.
> The way the cards are dealt means we have to demand the things we need and
> assert our rights at every turn. When we don’t pay attention, someone who
> doesn’t understand our capacity will speak on our behalf, and this can’t be
> good.
> Did you write this? It’s good; though the stairs metaphor makes me think a
> bit as though I’m getting old and having trouble with the stepsJ.
> TA
> *From:* Ct-nfb [mailto:ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org] *On Behalf Of *Justin
> Salisbury via Ct-nfb
> *Sent:* Monday, October 13, 2014 7:22 PM
> *To:* 'nfbwnews at nfbwis.org'; 'ct-nfb at nfbnet.org'
> *Subject:* [Ct-nfb] Reactions Requested
>
> Fellow Federationists:
>
> How do you feel when you read the following passage?
>
> ###
>
> Our climb up the stairs to freedom has been slow and difficult, but we are
> nearing the top. We carry with us a trust-for Dr. tenBroek and for all of
> the others who went before us. We also carry a trust for those who will
> follow-for the blind of the decades ahead. Yesterday and tomorrow meet in
> this present time, and we are the ones who have the responsibility. Our
> final climb up the stairs will not be easy, but we must make it. The stakes
> are too high and the alternatives too terrible to allow it to be otherwise.
> If we fail to meet the challenge or dishonor our trust, we will fall far
> down the stairs, and the journey back up will be long and painful.
> But, of course, we will not fail. We will continue to climb. Our heritage
> demands it; our faith confirms it; our humanity requires it. Whatever the
> sacrifice, we will make it. Whatever the price, we will pay it. Seen from
> this perspective, the challenges and confrontations are hardly worth
> noticing. They are only an irritant.
> My brothers and my sisters, the future is ours. Come! Join me on the
> stairs, and we will finish the journey.
>
>
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