I figured there would be some complaints about this.  I suppose this is not
the  place to send such things but I wanted to go on record as saying that
I thought these were pretty funny and was glad to receive them.  I used to
work in psych and can guarantee that almost all of my clients would have
found them funny too.  I don't mind jokes about the blind either.  I guess
I don't take offense unless whatever is said is meant in a mean-spirited
way or someone is expressing something truly ignorant.  I saw this as a
joke, nothing more.  Obviously others are more sensitive and it is
important to keep that in mind when dealing with a large number of
strangers such as on this list.

I always find it fascinating that there are so many different reactions to
something like this.  I personally find Mr. MaGoo  offensive but have known
blind people who do not.  Maybe it is in how we perceive the intent of the
speaker or provider of the material.

Sherry Wells


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