[Nfbmt] A ridiculous Question

Mon Jan 6 22:11:14 UTC 2014

That's an awesome point, Sheila.  I like the way you're thinking outside the
box:)

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From: Nfbmt [mailto:nfbmt-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of sheila
Sent: Monday, January 6, 2014 7:40 AM
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Subject: Re: [Nfbmt] A ridiculous Question

hi also, if disabled people were paid properly, there could be less
dependence on programswhich could save a lot of money.
On 1/5/2014 8:04 PM, Rebecca Stewart wrote:
> Hi Dar.  You are right, things are tough everywhere but if our 
> government people who spend our tax dollars would use them more 
> wisely, I think things could get better and we shouldn't decide that 
> because someone has to take the loss of subminimum wages that it 
> should be disabled people.  In my mind, if disabled people were paid 
> the same minimum wage as everyone else, it would only help our overall 
> situation because it would help our economy.  We would have extra 
> money to spend on buying just like everyone else and this would only 
> help the economy.  We also need to think of what happens beyond 
> minimum wage also.  Once a person starts a job at minimum wage, he/ 
> she usually has the opportunity to advance his/ her salary several 
> times during their employment so ultimately he/ she would be making 
> beyond minimum, closer to a very comfortable wage depending on how 
> hard a person wants to work and how long he/ she stays with a given 
> company.  The additional wages and benefits that most Americans are
enjoying should not be denied disabled workers, not in America.
> Becca
>
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> From: Nfbmt [mailto:nfbmt-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dmgina
> Sent: Sunday, January 5, 2014 12:47 PM
> To: NFB of Montana Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [Nfbmt] A ridiculous Question
>
> Wow what did you have for breakfast to come up with such thoughts smile!
> As it was shared on the news, Montana doesn't have the money to keep 
> up with the raises states are doing. They are doing well to keep jobs.
> I do know to keep our mall open they need to come down in price for 
> renting a space.
> No wonder we shop on line.
> This is happening al over, not just the disabled, or the blind.
> It is good to get out there and take a stand.
> We are proud to remind others we too need a raise in the working force.
> Don't know if I came close to your question, just my thoughts.
>
>
> Dar
> Every saint has a past,
> Every sinner has a future
>
>
>> On Jan 5, 2014, at 10:54 AM, "Rik James" <montanarikster at gmail.com>
wrote:
>>
>> I am appreciating what the NFB legislative team is doing. I am 
>> looking
> forward to our trip to Washington, to be part of a collective voice to 
> express our dismay and disgust at what is, and has been going on for 
> much too long for our fellow blind persons.
>> What we will ask them, the Congressional representatives to do is
> important. For us, together and for each of individually, I guess I 
> feel like I need to get my head together and be informed.
>> And to be able to boil it down into a few concise and understandable 
>> sound
> bytes. Because that is what we will have in the way of time.
>> Go around the room, if you please, now, fellow Fedearationists.
>>
>> Speak your mind now amongst ourselves.
>>
>> Sing the Dress Rehearsal Rag.
>> (Oops, sorry! I drifted in to my music world for a moment, with that
> Leonard Cohen song title.)
>> What do you each know about the history of the minimum wage in America?
>> In the general sense, I think this is valuable to understand.
>>
>> What are the big bullet points of that history, that have led us to 
>> right
> now in time?
>> History. All around us. Surrounding us.
>> And the role we play, today, in that history.
>> The future and the present. Unraveling all of it.
>> That is what occupies part of my mind, as I try and see about what I 
>> would
> like to be a part of in Washington at the end of this month.
>> I wish I felt more optimistic. I have been following our Congress 
>> with
> horror and dismay in the years since last I went on this advocacy 
> pilgrimage.
>> And so it makes me rather a grim conversationalist, when sitting 
>> around
> talking. Because I worry that we are all of us, sighted, blind and 
> whatever in a very rough patch for democratic principles, and anyone 
> without a huge money sack of lobby professionals, controlling the pie
slicing in America.
>> But I let that rest. Are you glad?
>>
>> But here is the next little thing I have to say. That beyond those 
>> few
> moments with a congressmen or one of their staff, there will be time 
> with one another, us in the National Federation of the Blind, from 
> Montana, and other state affiliate members around the nation, once 
> again. Anything is possible. Especially when we remain as we are, and 
> continue to evolve and to work together.
>> And that is also precious. Don't you think?
>>
>> I just am hoping now that by that time the weather will cooperate 
>> with us,
> too. For our travel needs. It will be what it will be. But I wish for 
> it to be smooth sailing, smooth flying, and a waltz on concrete that 
> is not so dreadfully slippery as it is here today in my home town.
>> Peace Love Joy.
>> And man the barricades. We will not go back.
>> As Doctor Jernigan and others have chanted lo these decades now for 
>> our
> rights for equality and justice, and a fair shake at everything anyone 
> with complete normal eyesight has.
>> Rik
>>
>>
>> .
>>
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