[nagdu] My Letter to the Reporter

[Craig Heaps via nagdu]

I have shared my opinion hear about the story of the service dog that pooped 
on the plane.  But I thought it was only fair to share my thougths as well 
with the reporter who wrote the story.

Here is the email I sent him:

Mr. Wood:

Judging from the comments on the forums for guide dog users, you might be 
getting some negative reactions about the story you wrote regarding the 
service dog that pooped on a plane, forcing it to be diverted.

Because of that, I'm writing to reassure you.

I am a guide dog user and a recently retired journalist.  During my career 
of nearly forty years, I reported for organizations such as CNN and KTVU in 
Oakland/San Francisco.  In addition to both local and national coveage in 
the United States, I also had overseas assignments in places such as Bosnia, 
Uganda and Cuba.  I did all of that while legally blind.  Since graduating 
from Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael, California last July, I have 
flown a few times with my guide dog.

I thought your report was factual, fair and had good perspective.  I also 
thought it was well worthy of coverage, an extraordinary situation in a mode 
of transportation that serves millions every year.

Best regards,

Craig Heaps