[nagdu] The Differences in Dogs and Canes

[Raven Tolliver]

Hi,
I do not view the cane or cane users negatively. I would never say
that I am better than cane users as a collective because I’m sure
there are people who travel more efficiently with their cane than I do
with my dog. But apart from handlers/users, guide dogs simply do more
than canes do. That is a fact, not an opinion.
It is a personal choice, just as what kind of dog, car, phone, or
laptop people decide to obtain, or what school people decide to
attend. Everyone will make their ultimate decisions based on needs,
wants, affordability, and ability to handle.
However, I will stand firm that the guide dog is a better mobility aid
because it has more capabilities and is more precise. No one has
disputed this fact with evidence or explanations.
I understand there are advantages and disadvantages to everything, but
that does not mean all things are on some neutral ground. Some cars
are better than others, some phones are better than others, and some
foods are better than others, regardless of what people can afford,
are willing to put up with, or are able to handle.
I am sorry if anyone finds this offensive. My intentions are simply to
debate and share thought-provoking ideas, not to stir up trouble or
cause some kind of divide.

-- 
Raven

Original Message:
From: "Star Gazer" <pickrellrebecca at gmail.com>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,       the National Association of Guide Dog
        Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [nagdu] The Differences in Dogs and Canes

You obviously view the cane as negative, your posts are full of negative
language. You yourself have said you hate the cane. That baffles me, as the
cane doesn't feel anything about you, one way or another.
You are entitled to your opinion, just realize it is exactly that, your
opinion.