[NAGDU] Leaving

[Catherine Clegg]

I agree with this message. I thought about leaving but I am staying to to contribute. I don’t like the feeling that if I disagree with leadership I will be gone. I will never leave NFB

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> On Apr 10, 2021, at 10:59 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I am very sorry to see good people leaving.  I hope that others who are
> considering it will consider that, if all the dissenters leave, their
> valuable viewpoints will be lost.  Really, I hope leadership realizes that,
> too.  "Diversity" gives room for many perspectives.
> But let us also remember to be gentle with each other.  If an apology is
> offered, is it not respectful to accept it?  Respect has to run both ways.
> We must be able to discuss issues and disagree respectfully, and not let
> egos and personalities take over.
> Tracy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David via NAGDU
> Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2021 10:46 AM
> To: pawpower4me at gmail.com; NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of
> Guide Dog Users
> Cc: David
> Subject: [NAGDU] Leaving
> 
> 'Sorry to see you go, Rox.
> 
> I am torn, whether to fight and challenge (which is my nature), or just 
> to say, 'Screw it,' because these are narrow and timid people, unless 
> they are wielding powers they believe they have over others.
> 
> What I see here are attempts to apply false reasons to their fears and 
> insecurities that have to be apologized for as they are called out for 
> their ridiculousness. 'Oh, I was wrong. You weren't acting as a proxy 
> for someone we dislike. Sorry.' 'Oh, you're right. It wasn't off topic. 
> Sorry.'
> 
> Now, of course, an on-topic webinar reminder is an advertisement and 
> requires approval by the moderator before it is posted. 'Cooperate or 
> you'll be put on moderated status.'
> 
> Which means, of course, that your posts are going to be censored so they 
> do not bruise egos, or involve ideas that 'leaders' might not agree with.
> 
> Diversity involves being open: to others, to different ideas, to explore 
> the feelings of others, to debate and consider ideas that are different 
> from your own. It involves respecting and valuing different ideas and 
> perspectives. It involves being committed to offering those who differ 
> the same rights of access and respect that you offer to those with whom 
> you agree.
> 
> There are many valuable things that NAGDU, both past and present, 
> provides to guide dog handlers. It does, however, disrespect its 
> mission, its accomplishments, and its value by stifling dissent.
> 
> -- 
> *David in Clearwater, FL*
> *david at bakerinet.com*
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