[nagdu] Blind Woman Says Law Enforcement Offered No Helpto Her Dying Service Dog

[Buddy Brannan]

Julie,

Agreed. While we can’t expect qual treatment when we want that and special treatment when that suits us better, I am saddened that no one seemed to be willing to step up and help, just because it would be the decent thing to do. I’d say the same of any situation where someone was in need. “Someone oughta do something” sounds awfully, I don’t know…but I do know that sometimes, someone is me, and I hope that I’ll always step up and do what I can to be of assistance if I am able and assistance is needed. Just because I like to think I’m a decent human being. Blindness doesn’t figure into that for me. I really don’t think a lawsuit is either warranted or reasonable.

On Jul 10, 2014, at 6:47 PM, Julie J. via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> There are a couple of things that I find myself pondering about this situation.
> 
> There is this presumption that someone else, the police officer, 911, should have done something.  Is this from social conditioning?  Where does this idea that there should be someone always there to help us come from?   Are all people like this, or is it more so with blind people?
> 
> Maybe the police officer should have helped.  I don't know. Ethically/morally I think everyone in the restaurant that knew what was going on had the equal opportunity to help.  No one did.  why is that?  Are people that callous?  Did they not know what needed to be done?  Did they not have the means to help?  Were any of them asked?  I think sometimes people would help if they knew specifically what to do. Why is the police officer singled out for retribution?  Perhaps there was a doctor, nurse, or taxi driver in the restaurant...they were certainly in a position to help just as much or more than the police officer.
> 
> I am kind of surprised by some of the responses also.  It is interesting to me that the issue of a lawsuit is brought up.  Is it possible to instill morals through legal action?  Will money make any difference in the long run?
> 
> The other day I was walking through the living room and caught a snippet from the TV.  Sorry I don't know who was talking or what the program or even the topic was.  the quote jumped out though.
> 
> "With great freedom, comes great responsibility"
> 
> It's so true on so many levels.    I feel for the woman.  It had to be a horrible, horrible situation to be in.  However I don't thinking blaming others is going to help.
> 
> Julie
> 
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