Dear Listers,

>Terri does not need me to defend her, but FYI: she has historically been
>one of the most activistic blind people in Arizona.  To paint her as
>regressive, or as a knee jerk NFB supporter is unfair, and uninformed.  To
>be honest, I took exception to some of her position myself, and wrote her
>privately on it.  But to see what was written about her by a couple of
>listers was really unsettling.  First off, no matter what our personal
>view, each of us should be treated with respect and as if our view
>matters, because it does. Secondly, if you just can't help a personal
>attack because you've had too much coffee that day, or you're on a diet,
>or you're just grouchy for what ever reason, then at least make sure you
>know of what you speak.  Since, obviously, the flaming writers do not know
>Terri at all, those notes should not have been written at all.  BTW,
>before being accused, I am not of the NFB, or the ACB.  I am also an
>activist though, and the work that still needs to be done by those of us
>who actually care about the wider blind and visually impaired community
>should support, respect, and discuss freely to arrive at consensus.
>Personal attacks are counter productive and unnecessarily fragment our
>efforts even more than they already are.

Bill


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