[nabs-l] ACB/NFB

[David Andrews]

Jim:

I am a different Dave, but .....

I know it is frustrating and discouraging.  Stick in there.  I could 
be wrong, but I think that you are a relative new comer to the NFB 
and to NABS.  That means it takes some time, and some effort to work, 
develop a reputation, develop a following, earn trust etc.  We are a 
political organization, and it isn't always enough to just have a 
good idea.  You must have enough power, and experience to bring it to fruition.

Dave

At 02:05 PM 5/21/2009, you wrote:
>Dave,
>How are we supposed to "walk the walk" when there is so much 
>negitivity coming from NABS leadership regarding this issue (how it 
>wont work)? Specificly, I remember one post (I don't know who sent 
>it) that said something along the lines of "I don't see the harm in 
>trying, but NABS is not (should not) pay for it." Why should I 
>devote my time and energy to this effort when I know it will get 
>shut down when I ask NABS for funding?
>
>The same thing happened when I floated the idea of recording the 
>national convention employment seminar. (actually, I thing it was 
>worse. I felt decieved). First, several people in the NABS 
>leadership (including Areielle Silverman) mentioned that they 
>thought it was a good idea that was worthy of being pursued. So, I 
>pursued the idea thinking that I had the support of NABS, then, when 
>it came time for NABS to fund the idea, I get an email from Arielle 
>Silverman saying something along the lines of "sorry, this isn't a 
>NABS event/project, therefore NABS can't/won't fund it." I put alot 
>of time and effort into pursuing that idea, just to find out that 
>when push-comes-to-shove, I really did not have the support of NABS.
>
>So, I ask you, why should I invest the time and energy into 
>"walking-the-walk", when I was decieved last time, and clearly NABS 
>has no interest in pursuing a joint convention?
>
>Jim
>
>
>From: "Dave Wright" <gymnastdave at sbcglobal.net>
>Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Ending the NFB/ACB feud
>To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
>
>Good afternoon all,
>While I've really enjoyed reading all of these messages about finding a way
>to set aside the differences of both organizations in order to find a common
>ground on the student level, I'm wondering whether or not if any of the
>proponents of this idea have taken an active role of setting up a meetting
>involving students of both organizations on a local level. Since I believe
>that students should have a choice when it comes to advocacy, I don't mind
>that there are more than one organization advocating for the rights of blind
>students. I know how easy it is to talk the talk, but walking the walk and
>being an active proponent for change is much harder. While the thought of
>national change is perhaps an idealistic view, lets try first dealing with
>local change. I know this discussion has leaked over to the ACB listServe
>and believe both sides have positive feedback to offer.
>Just my thoughts.
>
>
>Best Regards:
>Dave Wright
>Work Phone: 651-636-5184 X803
>Email:
>dwrigh6 at gmail.com
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