[nagdu] The Requirement of a Harness

[Julie J]

Dar and all,

all of the white cane laws that I have read state a white or silver colored 
cane.  I haven't read any that mention the specially colored tape.  I think 
it was added to make the cane stand out more-to be more visible.  Also all 
of the white cane laws that I have read also include guide dogs that are 
noticeable because of a harness.

I totally agree with Jeanine.  Just because you can legally do a thing 
doesn't make it a good idea.  For example those white cane laws ensure that 
blind pedestrians have the right of way, but I sure don't make a habit of 
walking out into moving traffic to test my rights. *smile*

Julie



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 5:05 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] The Requirement of a Harness


> OK we don't have to have a harness on the dog, we don't have to prove a 
> thing,
> so why do we have to show on a white cane that folks know we are blind 
> when you have the special tape on a cane.
> Why can't you take just any cane and go out there.
> You don't have to prove a thing,
> To me, and just me,
> if I want respect then I need to respect others.
> For this reason, if the school gives out harnesses for the dogs to wear, I 
> can put it on the dog better than just saying to the school, save your 
> money we don't need a harness.
> Now this is just my feelings, what anyone else does is fine, because it 
> isn't me.
> Just sounds to off and quite snotty.
> Really bad.
>
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