[nabs-l] Ending the NFB/ACB feud

[Aziza C]

I agree with Jim. And I think that some need to stop saying that it
just won't happen if one doesn't give up. It isn't about who is right
and who is wrong, it's about who is willing to set aside our
differences, come together and work together. We are all blind
afterall. Besides, those who started the ACB, are not going to be
running the ACB in the future. Us students, in both groups, will be in
charge in the future. Students can relate to each other, and can be
open minded if they choose to be. The older generation tends to stick
to their ways. Although a joint student meeting will not resolve the
problems, it "could," be the step to resolving the problems. Jim never
said it would work, simply that it could, and I think it is worth a
try.

Jim, I was personally thinking of doing something similar with my
small student group from the Channel Islands Chapter, I would be
interested in your ideas.
Aziza

On 5/17/09, David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com> wrote:
> Jim:
>
> I think there are specific issues on which the NFB and ACB can agree
> and work together, but I think it is unrealistic to think we will
> ever combine.  First, the ACB was started by a group of people who
> disagreed with how the NFB was doing things.  Unless they say you
> were right after all and we were wrong, or unless the NFB says, your
> way is better, it just isn't going to happen.  Secondly, there are
> fundamental and basic differences between the two groups, what we
> believe, how we conduct our business etc.  That stuff isn't, and
> shouldn't go away.
>
> As I say, cooperation on specific issues can and should take place. but...
>
> The ACB exists to do things differently from the NFB.  If you take
> that away from them, there isn't much left.
>
> Dave
>
> At 03:34 PM 5/17/2009, you wrote:
>>Terri and Arielle,
>>
>>I just wanted to let you both know that one of the members of MABS
>>is also VP of the National Student Division of the ACB. He is
>>adamatly opposed to the (bordering on childish) feud that exist
>>beteen the two organizations.
>>
>>I am wondering if we can't use this oppertunity to somehow begin
>>bringing the two organizations back together. After all, we will be
>>then next generation leading these two organizations, and if we can
>>sieze this oppertunity, maybe we students can set the example for
>>the "adults" within the two national organizations.
>>
>>I wonder if a join NABS/ACB student convention would be just the
>>solution to begin ending this conflict?
>>
>>Thoughts?
>>Jim
>>
>>Homer Simpson's brain: "Use reverse psychology."
>>  Homer: "Oh, that sounds too complicated."
>>  Homer's brain: "Okay, don't use reverse psychology."
>>  Homer: "Okay, I will!"
>>
>>
>>
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