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[Sherri]

Beth, is there any way you can put your replies at the top of the message? 
We have to scroll down through so much stuff just to get to your reply. 
thanks.

sherri
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From: "Beth Taurasi" <denverqueen1107 at comcast.net>
To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 7:43 AM
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On 9/24/2013 5:29 AM, Bob Clark wrote:
> Hello Clifford, Beth, and Sherri:
>
> Out of curiosity, where would you draw the line for your definition of
> a "disability"?  Most people draw the line of what specifically
> benefits them.
>
> When filing for "disability" claims, the Federal government accepts a
> very wide definition of what they view as a "disability".
>
> I understand and agree why Disney drew the line relative to a
> "disability" and why they no longer extend that privelege.   It is not
> about the money: it is about what is equitable and their desire to
> avoid conflict.
>
> Unfortunately, it's my opinion, and only my opinion, that I am not
> tryhing to impose on others, we have become an entitlement society.
> This is a major reason why we have the problems in this country that
> we have.  Everyone is just concerned about their specific interest and
> wants.
>
>            Bob Clark
>
>
> On 9/24/13, Beth Taurasi <denverqueen1107 at comcast.net> wrote:
>> On 9/23/2013 7:50 PM, Sherri wrote:
>>> Cliff, I might not have phrased it quite so bluntly, but thanks for
>>> giving
>>> your opinion. The disability policy was there for a reason and it amazes
>>> me
>>> to think how unaware many people in this world are of other's needs and
>>> problems. Living in Orlando, I am well aware of how much prices at 
>>> Disney
>>> are jacked up. They are a multi-million dollar company with really no
>>> care
>>> for anyone. I don't think that's the vision Walt Disney had for Disney
>>> World.
>>>
>>> Sherri
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Clifford Roberts" <redroosterroberts1 at gmail.com>
>>> To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 8:44 PM
>>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] read:
>>>
>>>
>>> well , first of all who the hell are you to say the disable are not to
>>> have
>>> that privilege.
>>> that's the problem people like you are so dam ignorant to the fact that
>>> we
>>> need those privileges
>>> tell that to a veteran who is a double amputee, or a person who has a
>>> chronic back problem, sir those privileges are not only for the blind .
>>> they are  for every got dam one who has a disability, may be you are a
>>> person who just likes to start shit and you have no .. life!
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>> I think the company needs to be boycotted, so I'm going to start here.
>> As a former Florida resident, I know how to get free tickets to Disney
>> and that was to sing at Epcot, but we always got the free tickets for
>> the family, not really me.  I wasn't really given as much access to the
>> theme parks for as long as I wanted because those tickets were just for
>> the family and I.  We could have gotten play four days passes, but let's
>> face it, I'm not satisfied with a multimillion dollar company.  And
>> they're going to eventually hurt the disabled, punishing them more than
>> the travel agents they're trying to punish.  So I say we botcott.
>> As for some people who might think blind people should wait in line like
>> everyone else, here's the problem: some of us who are blind have
>> wheelchairs, and some have dogs.  I have a problem with the kids at ...
>> Disney World let's say, petting the dogs.  How many times should I have
>> to repeat myself and say, "Ok, kids, no petting the dog.  It's a working
>> animal."  That's to be done no more than once.  And then you would have
>> an entire crowd staring at me and my dog, if I have one, which thank God
>> I don't because I don't want kids going all, "Cute puppy!"  Yeah, I'm
>> guilty of it too, but the whole thing about cute puppies is that they're
>> not all free puppies.  I could jokingly put the guide dog up for sale to
>> this crowd or I could go to the front and give the crowd less stuff to
>> stare at.  My boyfriend's face, while nothing like the Hunchback of
>> Notre Dame's face which is swollen with deformity, is a beautifully
>> reconstructed form which was done with 39 surgeries to both head and
>> face.  He was born with half the face gone.  It just wasn't there. So
>> they had to figure out how to correct a bunch of problems, and his mom
>> hates it when people stare at him.  Well, so do I.
>> That's why the disabled should have the front of the line.
>> Ande Disney should be boycotted for taking the wrong moves.
>> I'm going to Universal.
>> Beth
>>
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>
The definition of a disability is something that hinders someone from
working or may pose a barrier to accessing employment or experiences in
life.  I hope it's basic enough.
Beth

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