[FLAGDU] {Spam?} Re: [NAGDU] {Spam?} NAGDU and guide dog problems

[David]

Raul, I posted something similar in response to one of your Facebook 
posts. I am not casting stones at, or on behalf of, anyone. Perhaps 
NAGDU and NFB need to decide whether they are advocacy groups, or 
resource groups. There is quite a difference.

If advocacy is chosen, then please note that advocacy on behalf of 
members requires that the organization proceed aggressively to protect 
its members' rights. If different facts develop at a later stage, then 
the approach can change.

What SEGDI has done repeatedly is disgusting, egregious, and totally 
unacceptable. Taking a person's guide dog without notice, without the 
opportunity to contest accusations, without any sense of due process, is 
wrong regardless of the accusations, whether substantiated or not, and 
no amount of bureaucratic 'investigation' is acceptable. SEGDI's actions 
are the definition of adversarial and only immediate, strong responses 
from NAGDU and the NFB as advocacy groups are acceptable. Publicity 
aimed at donors, legal action, public shaming, and organized boycotts 
are all appropriate tools in a situation like this. As Mike Hingson 
noted, "Either we fight for the rights of blind people or we stop 
complaining. It really is that simple."

*David in Clearwater, FL*
*david at bakerinet.com*
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