[nagdu] Man's dogs will set blind kids free

[Julie J]

I think for me the major problem that I have with this article is that this 
man is perceived as being a knowledgeable professional in the field of 
blindness because he has founded this organization.  From his reports it 
doesn't seem as if he is very well aware or connected with available 
services and resources.  However because he is perceived as being 
knowledgeable about blindness and guide dogs his opinions will be taken much 
broader than if he was just a single person not affiliated with any 
particular profession.

To me there is a huge, huge difference between saying, "I have difficulty 
with..." and "All blind people have difficulty with..."  Even if I do use 
the word "I", if I am speaking on behalf of an agency, organization or group 
of blind people my comments will be taken as representative of *all* of that 
group.

JMHO
Julie