[nagdu] Strategies For Dealing With Mental Midgets

[Doug Parisian]

No arguments from me on your points and methods.  Despite what I have said 
in past message, I don't bring out the fireworks unless I can tell that 
regular conversation ain't workin'.  So many blind folks are either not 
aware, or forget that body language--posture, facing the person to whom you 
are speaking, even a friendly smile, etc goes a long long way in any 
negotiating.  Being totally blind from birth, if my eyes move at all, it 
ain't cause I done it on purpose and I think anyone totally blind from birth 
should have help without blame or guilt-tripping in developing as much eye 
control as possible (boy, that's a whole other list isn't it?)  I wear 
"fashion" sun glasses which I started when I was about 30, thanks to some 
very skilled and gentle persuasion from an ophthalmologist girlfriend; what 
a huge difference my glasses make in terms of avoiding the initial shock and 
giving me enough credibility to start communication on an equal basis.  By 
the time things register with the other person, they know I have a little 
more intelligence than a carrot.

Indeed, a prime reason for the cell phone with camera is to take pictures 
and movies when necessary--interfering people, being refused service, and 
other related joys.  As I've said elsewhere/previously, I helped with the 
implementation of a service animal protection act passed by our Manitoba 
Legislature.  I did send out a PDF attachment and I admit being disappointed 
that there was not more discussion and questions.

Doug: why use a pen knife when a sword is so much more effective!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tamara Smith-Kinney" <tamara.8024 at comcast.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
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Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 9:46 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Strategies For Dealing With Mental Midgets


> Doug,
>
> Oh, yeah, with the camera!  I don't currently have one either, but it is 
> on
> the list for just that purpose.  Also to hope to catch the abusive 
> behavior
> of the fine folks at OCB...  Like you say, a picture -- or better yet, a
> nice video -- says it all.
>
> I don't use a whistle, but I have considered taping Daisy hound's sonic
> blasts to play for people.  /lol/  That 5-mile bark of hers close up goes
> right through your skull bones at close range!
>
> Mostly, though, I fall back on my 'tude.  The right stance and eye contact
> (or close to it), combined with a level, slightly inflected tone and 
> precise
> courtesy in phrasing, with a very cool, correct smile does wonders with
> morons, who just can't cope.  Also, the person who is trying to push my
> buttons can see the expressions of onlookers, so that helps my case, too.
> /evil grin/
>
> I don't really understand the psychology of such people, but they seem to 
> be
> bullying, and I've always detested bullies.  By refusing to give them what
> they want, though, whatever that is, I can put myself in control of the
> situation and my ownself and my own dog, so that eventually the bully will
> be the one to cease and desist or at least not escalate.  Operant
> conditioning 101, I guess.  /smile/
>
> Tami Smith-Kinney
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Doug Parisian
> Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 4:28 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: [nagdu] Strategies For Dealing With Mental Midgets
>
> Thinking about this whole situation of clinging unwanted interference--you
> know--the kind where the word "no" is to complex for some folks to
> comprehend, I have some further possible solutions.  I carry a whistle
> costing a total of $2.00 (and hey, it includes both a visual compass and
> thermometer.  A strategic blast at worst jars the offender into
> nonoffensiveness, and at best gets the attention of at least a few folks 
> in
> the area.
>
> For those who have cell phones equipped with cameras, learn how to use
> them--a picture is worth a thousand words, especially if the offender
> understands the implications of exposure on UTube, twitter, facebook, etc
> with appropriate identifying text.  I don't yet have such a phone; I want
> the IPhone IV since OCR is more accurate with a 5 megapixel camera.
>
> Doug: Collecting enough bits to byte you!
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