[nfbmi-talk] outragious assault on gude dog user

[joe harcz Comcast]

Remember the harness in the story denoted the guide dog school and the use 
of the animal.

Peace,

Joe
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry D. Keeler" <lkeeler at comcast.net>
To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 11:36 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] outragious assault on gude dog user


> Oh no Fred!  We are surely not to blame!  But it is a good idea to carry 
> the dogs ID with you.  But like anything else maybe it was forgotten or 
> something.  Sounds like this jerk wouldn't have looked anyway!  Like I 
> said, it only takes a minute to see what the dog is being used for!
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Fred wurtzel" <f.wurtzel at comcast.net>
> To: "'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 9:45 PM
> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] outragious assault on gude dog user
>
>
>> Hello Bob and Others,
>>
>> Blaming the owner is blaming the victim.  There is absolutely no excuse 
>> for
>> assaulting this person.  According to the story, she did not resist or in
>> any way provoke this assault.  The ligitimacy of her use of a service dog 
>> is
>> an issue for court.  It is not for the security guard to decide whether 
>> she
>> can lawfully be there.  The Police could have been called.  Further, she
>> could have ben allowed to have her appointment and there could have been 
>> a
>> follow-up.  According to the article, neither she nor her dog were 
>> creating
>> any kind of problem.
>>
>> We as blind people are too quick to assume we are to blame.  Rent-a-cops
>> have no real authority and should have escalated this matter to someone 
>> with
>> authority.
>>
>> Warmest Regards,
>>
>> Fred
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>> [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of Larry D. Keeler
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 9:17 PM
>> To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] outragious assault on gude dog user
>>
>> I agree to a point.  I always keep my ID with me and also she has the 
>> school
>> tag on her.  But if you have a dog in harness and someone observes you 
>> for a
>> minute or so, they can clearly see what the dog is there for!
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Bob Mates" <bluesbob at att.net>
>> To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 7:36 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] outragious assault on gude dog user
>>
>>
>>> That was a terrible incident, but it underscores the importance of
>>> always having your school ID on you.  I once had an incident, in
>>> Newark, New Jersey, which threatened to get ugly.  However, when I
>>> showed the guy my ID, with Max's picture on it, he changed his tune
>>> completely.  Chances are, you'll never get asked to show your ID.
>>> However, on the off chance that you are asked, it's good to have it
>>> handy.  I hope that security guard gets fired.  He's not only a
>>> lawbreaker; he's also a liar, for saying he's a federal employee.
>>> Blessings, Bob
>>>
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