[nabs-l] Convention, 2012!

[Joshua Lester]

It was disrespectful, because it happened, right as our blind veterans
were exiting the stage.
Blessings, Joshua

On 6/6/12, Wasif, Zunaira <Zunaira.Wasif at dbs.fldoe.org> wrote:
> Just because someone comments "Viva Mexico," in no way means that they
> don't support the US.  I don't understand why you  took issue with that
> comment.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Joshua Lester
> Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 7:21 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Convention, 2012!
>
> I was seated in the Arkansas section, and one of the guys from the
> Florida section was the one that blurted it out.
> Yeah, it's a part of life, but it still shouldn't have happened.
> I'll investigate, so I can find a way to sit further away from that
> bullhorn.
> Thanks, Joshua
>
> On 6/5/12, Elizabeth <lizmohnke at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Hello Joshua,
>>
>> I do not recall hearing about the comment you refer to in your
> message.
>> Perhaps it was just something someone said within earshot of where you
>
>> were
>>
>> sitting. Unfortunately, people sometimes say things others find
>> disrespectful. I think this is simply a part of life.
>>
>> As far as the seating arrangements are concerned, the state affiliates
>
>> are always seated alphabetically during general sessions. The only
>> exceptions I
>>
>> know about is the year they decided to do it backwards, and I think
>> sometimes they place Maryland in the center of the room or the front
>> of the
>>
>> middle isle regardless of how this places them in the alphabetical
> order.
>>
>> Alphabetically speaking, it would make sense that Florida would be
>> somewhere
>>
>> behind Arkansas. If Florida is not somewhere directly behind you in
>> your isle, it could be they are just behind you in the next section
> over.
>> Although I cannot say for sure since I am not too familiar with this
>> section
>>
>> of the room. If you find out it is the same this year, perhaps you
>> could investigate why this may be the case.
>>
>> I hope this helps answer some of your questions.
>>
>> Take care,
>> Elizabeth
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Joshua Lester" <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu>
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 2:35 PM
>> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [nabs-l] Convention, 2012!
>>
>>> Hi, all.
>>> I can't wait, until June 29th, when I'll be leaving for Dallas!
>>> I hope most of you, who are on this list, and attending convention,
>>> will attend the Jaws 14 debut!
>>> I looked at the agenda, and was shocked to find that there was no
>>> mention of the Blind Driver Chalenge car!
>>> Will it be in one of the exhibits, this year?
>>> I never got to look at it, 2 years ago.
>>> Also, during the general sessions, I'd appreciate it if noone says,
>>> "Viva Mexico!"
>>> This is the USA, and we should all support our country!
>>> I know, that this comment was off topic, but that was one thing that
>>> turned me off, 2 years ago.
>>> Who was that guy?
>>> Also, someone from Florida keeps blowing some kind of bullhorn!
>>> Why was Florida seated behind the Arkansas section, two years ago?
>>> Thanks, Joshua
>>>
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