[nfbmi-talk] outragious assault on gude dog user

Larry D. Keeler lkeeler at comcast.net
Thu Sep 22 12:13:49 UTC 2011


Also, there is usually a tag on the collar with the school phone number as 
well.  And most dog schools also have people to call if access issues are 
involved.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "joe harcz Comcast" <joeharcz at comcast.net>
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Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 8:04 AM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] outragious assault on gude dog user


> 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>
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> Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 11:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] outragious assault on gude dog user
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>> 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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