[nabs-l] Blind Guy on American Idol

[Rachel Becker]

I know what you mean. When I hear a story about someone with cancer or some
other illness or disability, or challenge, or just someone who did something
that someone in the media thinks is extraordinary, I usually think that it's
great and am really happy for that person, but it gets irritating sometimes
when it's about a blind person.
-----Original Message-----
From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org]On
Behalf Of Sarah Jevnikar
Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 11:14 PM
To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Blind Guy on American Idol


That's very true. I find unfortunately that if I judge anyone at all, I will
be harder on blind individuals than on anyone else because I have some small
insight into their blindness-related issues. I don't know why that is.
Sarah
-----Original Message-----
From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Dave Wright
Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 10:16 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Blind Guy on American Idol

I don't think we should be so quick to judge this individual... First off,
we really don't know much about his background in terms of how much
interaction he had with other blind individuals and role models. I know
right now he might seem like some what of a novelty, but I'm hoping that he
will earn the reputation he deserves as a result of any existing talent
rather than because of his blindness. I personally think it would be kind of

cool to have another blind individual succeed in the music industry.



Best Regards:
David Wright

Email: dwrigh6 at gmail.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jedi" <loneblindjedi at samobile.net>
To: <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 8:44 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Blind Guy on American Idol


> He's actually pretty good and I hope he does well. I was surprised Simon
> didn't act like a butt toward him. I found, however, that the explanation
> of his blindness and his love of music to be a little pitiful.
>
> --
> REspectfully,
> Jedi
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