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Terri Pannett <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 7 Aug 2009 10:27:57 -0700
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The NFB, in my opinion, is off its rocker!  They oppose things which would 
really help us, like the street signals, accessible dollar bills, and the 
marks on subway platforms, but they want us to drive cars!  Whoopee!  Spend 
time and money on a dumb project like an adapted dune buggy so a person who 
is blind can drive a car!

Aren't there enough sighted drivers on the road who shouldn't be driving? 
Drunk drivers, people on drugs, people who can't see well enough to drive, 
people who don't have quick reaction time, people who don't have full use of 
their bodies and minds, people who don't use the sense they've got people 
who are too old or too young to drive and you want to add the blind to this 
group?  The DMV is a joke!  They let people drive who shouldn't be on the 
road!

Is this project practical?  No!  Is it stupid?  Yes!  NFB should support 
adaptive things which would be of practical use instead of wasting time on a 
dune buggy for the blind!

Terri Amateur Radio call sign KF6CA. 

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