[nfb-talk] Choosing battles

[T. Joseph Carter]

Anjelina,

Yes, to me an issue is worth fighting for if failing to fight takes 
us backward, or when the issue is big enough that it keeps us from 
going forward.  The sub-minimum wage issue is both, and the TSA issue 
is the former.  I consider both pretty important, though obviously 
the sub-minimum wages are the more visible priority right now.  Most 
of our effort is targeted there because it needs to be: It’s a major 
issue, and the legislation in question will be passed if we don’t 
step up right now.

The TSA isn’t going anywhere for awhile.  That drops them down on my 
list of priorities, but I can’t just let it go because if we don’t 
react o this kind of thing, we’re losing ground.

Now may not be the time to advance, but it’s never time to retreat.

Joseph


On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 05:36:33PM -0400, Anjelina wrote:
>Hi all,
>Joseph, thanks for sharing your incident with the list; it's encouraged me to evaluate areas I should advocate for myself as well as the importance of supporting  more legislative issues.
>I know there is not a precise formula to determine which issues are worth pursuing and which are best left alone.
>How have you decided when an issue is worth fighting for?
>Thanks for any input.
>
>Anjelina
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