[nabs-l] NABS Leadership Update

[T. Joseph Carter]

Jedi,

I am more concerned with the fact that having been there, I don't 
know who won in an honest count of votes.  I know that some of those 
who have objections have candidates they wanted to see win, and for a 
couple I was that candidate.  It's not my concern though.

Joseph


On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 08:30:43PM -0400, Jedi wrote:
> Joseph and all:
>
> I was present at the election and even made a go for an office or two.  
> In my opinion, the election did have integrity simply because those  
> running it tried to make it as fair as they knew how. Elections are  
> tough especially if you've never run one before. I rmember trying to  
> arrange Washington State's constitution. Arielle was there. Arielle well 
> remembers how chaotic that was and how unhappy some folks were. Hell, 
> some members even got upset because they said the presence of Dr. maurer 
> swayed the vote over whether or not we should vote members into our 
> organization or just let them in once they've paid their dues. In fact, 
> didn't we have to redo that one twice just to make everyone happy? I 
> remember that day and how stressed everyone was. This last election at 
> the national level reminds me of that chaos.
>
> I guess the reality is that there will always be those who wished the  
> election happened in their favor. Take, for example, all those who  
> grumbled when Barack Obama won this last year's U.S. presidency. And  
> don't forget the fiasco over Bush vs. Gore in 2001. In other words, our  
> craziness last Saturday isn't unique to NABS, the NFB, or to blind guys. 
> It's just what happens sometimes. But as Arielle said, there are ways we 
> can curb the craziness a bit. I have also given some thought to how we 
> might smooth the process for future NABS participants and their  
> officers. And like you, joseph, i'm trying to work it out in my own  
> mind. Having focus groups is a great idea, and I hope to be informed as  
> to when they occur.
>
> Respectfully,
> Jedi