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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Hi Rich,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">On October 30, 1938, many Americans turned on their radios and came across the radio broadcast of “The War of the Worlds.”
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Those who were listening from the beginning enjoyed the Halloween special episode with whatever people ate during radio broadcasts back then, but those who tuned
in halfway through the broadcast freaked out, loaded their guns, etc., because they really thought that aliens were invading planet Earth.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">That’s pretty similar to what happened here.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">To those who had been tuned in from the beginning, it all made sense, and they knew it wasn’t something that was actually happening right then. The people who
aired that broadcast did not predict the mass panic, and, though I don’t think mass panic is the right word for what happened in our affiliate, I did not predict what did happen.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Personally, if I ever get behind on emails and then see something that comes totally out of left field, I check to see what came before it to see if that explains
anything. It was my mistake, though, to not realize ahead of time that many affiliate members would not take the problem-solving approach that I instinctively do.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">The intent was never to deceive. I chose not to add commentary because I wanted people to be able to focus on the article rather than any of my commentary.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Have a good day,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Justin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Justin Salisbury - Running Thunder Phoenix<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Graduate Student<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Louisiana Tech University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Email:
<a href="mailto:President@Alumni.ECU.edu"><span style="color:#0563C1">President@Alumni.ECU.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Twitter: @SalisburyJustin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Because I was not a Socialist.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Because I was not a Jew.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Martin Niemöller<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Ct-nfb [mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Richard McGaffin via Ct-nfb<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, May 02, 2015 11:16 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Kathryn Webster; Elizabeth Rival; NFB of Connecticut Mailing List; NFB of Connecticut Mailing List<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Ct-nfb] Futuristic Article<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Good morning all;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Please forgive me if I'm speaking out of turn here, but I am a bit confused. I've been rather busy of late, and I'm sorry to say I'm
not keeping up with what's going on. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Justin, I read that article you post on the list serve, and I must confess, I was Irate when I first read it to think that the health
insurance agencies are attempting to deny individuals their right or use of a dog guides is bullshit! I an a cane traveler because that's what works for me, however any individual should be allowed to use what ever means they're most comfortable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">But now I'm reading that you wrote that article yourself, as a way of trying to gain our support. That the article isn't even true.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">That's not cool there buddy, how are we supposed to write letters, make phone calls, and take part in things when our information is
based on lies. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Look I'm all for doing my part in supporting the NFB, on things. But lying to our people isn't the way to do it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">I'm now wondering just how much of what we're preaching is really the truth, I mean we are fighting for the rights of the blind, but
if we're not given the correct information, that what we're doing is wrong. My personal opinion is that it sounds to me like we're being strong armed here..<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">I have to ask, does anyone in this organization know what the bill is really all about please send me the correct information on it and
perhaps I can assist the cause. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Right now I am a bit concerned about our cause in general, I mean how can we fight for equality when we're being lied too. Is this what
the Federation is really about, am I caught up in some kind of propaganda machine here? How can I get the sighted community to trust me, if my leaders are spreading false stories?
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">I also realize that I have been on the wrong side of debates in the past, and I know that I have stuck my foot in mouth, on may occasions,
I don't think it's necessary to repeat them all, but I'm sure I can if I need too. And yes being the open minded free thinker I'd like to think I am I can accpet Justin's apology I mean we all make mistakes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">But I don't understand how everyone can slap someone on the back and say good job, when you're being lied too.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Remember my friends it was propaganda that almost killed a rece of individuals, because some dictator said it was the fault of these
individuals for all the countries troubles, and yes I know I'm over reacting, but hey I'm trying to make a point don't tell some one their doing a great job, when they're making up stuff. Or is this the way of the Federation now.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Again, if I know the facts, as they truly are I'll help, but if I'm going to be lied to, I will have to rethink my affiliation with people
that are following leadership that is spreading false information just gain support, kind of sounds like Hitler, don't you think? Sorry for thae comparison but gee, it's left a bad taste in my mouth here folks.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">One last thing I will mention, I have no time for a long debate, nor am I interested, this is my opinion, and if you the affiliate board
wish to remove me for my comments, as so many have been removed, that's cool too. I've heard things in the past that we should be careful of what we write because, certain people are reading what we write, well I don't think it's good for them to be reading
false statements either.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Have a great weekend folks I have some research to do.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span class="yiv2651475407"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">I agree one hundred percent with ED, no one is perfect and at least you are trying very hard for ct. Beth
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Edward Shaham [<a href="mailto:personal.edward@gmail.com" target="_blank">mailto:personal.edward@gmail.com</a>]
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<span class="yiv2651475407"><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, April 30, 2015 6:16 PM</span><br>
<span class="yiv2651475407"><b>To:</b> 'Elizabeth Rival'; 'NFB of Connecticut Mailing List'; 'Justin Salisbury'</span><br>
<span class="yiv2651475407"><b>Subject:</b> Futuristic Article</span></span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span class="yiv2651475407"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Justin-</span></span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span class="yiv2651475407"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">We of course do not believe deception was the purpose of your article. Sometimes things sound better in theory, but fall
flat in application. You dedicate a lot of your time to help us here in Connecticut, and I know it’s much appreciated. Mistakes happen, and no one is perfect. I’m sure we can accept your apology, especially when you had the best intentions at heart.</span></span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span class="yiv2651475407"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Thanks,</span></span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span class="yiv2651475407"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Edward</span></span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span class="yiv2651475407"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">From:</span></b></span><span class="yiv2651475407"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">
Ct-nfb [<a href="mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Elizabeth Rival via Ct-nfb</span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
<span class="yiv2651475407"><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, April 30, 2015 4:27 PM</span><br>
<span class="yiv2651475407"><b>To:</b> 'Justin Salisbury'; 'NFB of Connecticut Mailing List'</span><br>
<span class="yiv2651475407"><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Ct-nfb] Futuristic Article</span></span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span class="yiv2651475407"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Justin, everyone makes mistakes and I will not be one to throw stones your way. You try very hard, and I for one am proud
of you for being active. Beth </span></span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Ct-nfb [<a href="mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Justin Salisbury via Ct-nfb</span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
<span class="yiv2651475407"><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, April 30, 2015 12:07 PM</span><br>
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<span class="yiv2651475407"><b>Subject:</b> [Ct-nfb] Futuristic Article</span></span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">I recently posted an article on this list to give everyone a depiction of what can happen if SB 234 passes as written. I did it with the assumption that
subscribers to this list were reading and keeping up with messages about the bill. To those who were, it was obvious that the article was hypothetical and futuristic. It appears that I had applied this assumption too broadly, though, and I am sorry to have
made this mistake.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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a few days to let that article simmer and then refocus everyone on how that article is not reality yet, using that as a platform for a surge of activism.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Then, I started getting messages from people who had not been on top of the legislative work that we’d been doing. Life gets busy, and unread messages
sit in our inboxes; it happens. For these members, it had not been obvious that the article was futuristic and hypothetical. I had posted the article on our Facebook group, as well, which is where I really learned that we had people seeing the article without
knowing any background. I am sorry for leaving room for that confusion to occur.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Then, I started receiving a volley of harsh personal attacks. I must admit that I was not prepared for the absolute hatred that I was receiving, sometimes
from people I had never even heard of. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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pain that I have experienced over the past 24 hours will be only a blurred memory. I am sorry for inciting the immense hostility that I have brought upon myself.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><i><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Because I was not a Socialist.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><i><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><i><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><i><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Because I was not a Jew.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><i><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
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