[NABS-L] No More NABS 2020 Election Talk on This List Serve

[Elizabeth Mohnke]

Hello Syed,

There are many points of your email in which I disagree. However, I believe the one thing we can agree on is that there is no need for this discussion to continue on the email list.

It appears to me that everyone who has an opinion in regards to this matter have posted their thoughts to the email list. So there is really no need to repeat what has already been said. If anyone is still passionate about this issue then I would encourage you to take action by getting involved to create the change in which you seek.

The National Association of Blind Students board does not operate on its own. It takes general members to make things happen within this organization. As the newly elected President, Trisha has offered an invitation to work with anyone who was not happy with the way the elections for the fourth board position were conducted. And both Trisha and Syed have respectfully asked for this discussion to stop on the email list.

It is perfectly fine to disagree with someone. But there are ways to disagree with someone while still treating the other person with respect. So I encourage those of you who disagree to treat the new members of the National Association of Blind Students with the respect they deserve.

Warm regards,
Elizabeth Mohnke
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-----Original Message-----
From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Syed Rizvi via NABS-L
Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2020 6:21 PM
To: nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Syed Rizvi <syedrizvinfb at gmail.com>
Subject: [NABS-L] No More NABS 2020 Election Talk on This List Serve

Dear Students,



The conduct of our membership that I have witnessed over the last few days
has saddened me greatly. Every single person who has brought up concerns
regarding the election invalidates their own position through their wildly
inappropriate adoption of slander, disrespect, and a hyper aggressive
nature. We are all adults here, participating in a professional
organization, all working towards a common goal. If anyone has any
concerns, they would like addressed, there is a mature, respectful, and
professional way to raise these concerns. The purpose of this email list
serves, and our social media outlets is not for political banter, rather
these platforms are meant for blind students to ask questions, access
resources and to assist one another in our shared journeys.



If you genuinely believe that you and or the membership were wronged, then
take the appropriate steps to address the wrongdoing. Until that time, stop
misusing these platforms. Reach out to the current NABS board with your
concerns. If you feel dissatisfied with their response to your concerns,
then we have a robust national leadership dedicated to ensuring proper
management of our organization. It is not enough to just talk the talk. One
must walk the walk. If you are upset, then take the appropriate steps
rather than continuing to create pointless chaos on our platforms.



I was hesitant in writing this email as I generally refrain from
acknowledging inappropriate behavior, as that usually meets the goal of the
transgressor of trying to gain the spotlight, but the misuse of these
platforms can no longer continue.



Respectfully,

               Syed Rizvi
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