[Nfbf-l] read:

Wed Sep 25 13:28:20 UTC 2013

On 9/25/2013 2:08 AM, Sherri wrote:
> 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
> ----- Original Message -----
> 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
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] read:
>
>
> 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!
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Nfbf-l mailing list
>>>> Nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Nfbf-l:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org/flmom2006%40gmail.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Nfbf-l mailing list
>>>> Nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Nfbf-l:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org/denverqueen1107%40comcast.net
>>>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Nfbf-l mailing list
>>> Nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Nfbf-l:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org/bobclark4%40gmail.com
>>>
> 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
>
> _______________________________________________
> Nfbf-l mailing list
> Nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Nfbf-l:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org/flmom2006%40gmail.com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Nfbf-l mailing list
> Nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbf-l:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org/denverqueen1107%40comcast.net
>
I've tried to.  I"m not sure what's happening.  Thanks.
\Beth