actually while i do not own a gun now, i could shoot quite well back then,
if carrying a gun was what they would want. i would have had no problen
programming a computer with a 45 at my side.  yes, they shortchanged
themselves just like state farm insurance company did when they
discriminated against me blantantly. how the hell can one be two short to be
a insurance underwriter. bull s**t! had we had the ADA back then i could
have owned the company.

-----Original Message-----
From: Betty B [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 2:14 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Should PWDs be allowed to serve in the Military?


I agree Ken, and I recall from previous conversations that you have residual
feelings about that incident.  In fact, I was thinking about you when I
posted that and I wondered what you would be thinking when you read it.

I feel strongly that the military short changed itself by not taking you, my
friend.

In a message dated 12/20/2000 2:02:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
writes:

> when i got out of school the navy was actively advertising for data
>  processing personel in southeast asia. i went the next morning to join
but
>  was sent away from the recruiter with somewhat a feeling of scorn.
>  i have done this type work for many years and could have done it for the
>  navy. in the area of our ability, the military is passing over a goldmine
of
>  ability that are in many cases needed.
>  no, we could not do actual combat, but many things we could do.
>


Betty
aut viam inveniam aut faciam
"I will either find a way or make one."