[nabs-l] Ending the NFB/ACB feud

[sarah.jevnikar at utoronto.ca]

Hi all,
Could someone please, as objectively as possible, explain the NFB  
versus ACB issues? I don't really get what the big deal is ...
Thank you,
Sarah
Quoting David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>:

> 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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