[nabs-l] Waver

[Sean Whalen]

Joe,

I agree with you 100% that we would be well served to have something to
clearly and concisely lay out NFB's policy positions in one place. Frankly,
I wish something like that existed and that it didn't have to come to people
suggesting that NABS compile it.

I just don't feel that the class waiver question, like the paratransit
question or any number of others which I view as individual questions,
should be included in NFB policy. NFB should advocate for access to course
materials, but not tell individuals whether or not they should take waivers.
NFB can choose to advocate for paratransit service, or not, but I don't
think we need an organizational position on whether or not to take it where
it exists. How people choose to interpret the philosophical underpinnings of
the NFB, and how people choose to incorporate that interpretation in their
own lives is, as far as I'm concerned, their own business. That doesn't mean
that I might not have my own opinion based on my own philosophical position,
but I'll keep it to myself, unless, of course, somebody asks.

All this said, I definitely share your frustration with the frequent
mischaracterization or oversimplification of NFB policies, especially among
those you enumerated.

And, finally, come on now Joe! Whoever said I was a Democrat? We all know
that was simply a hypothetical example!

Take care,

Sean