Isaac.Obie@p0.f460.n101.z1.fidonet.org (Isaac Obie) (04/11/91)
Index Number: 14679
[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]
William, Blindness ...is the issue. Whhether you see it that way
is your prorogative. But, since i am blind, it is a blindness
issue. Just as sitting in exit row seats is a blindness issue.
Furthermore, there is a fine line between blindness and
discrimination. Now as far as which one of us, I guess you mean
you and I, is taking the issue more seriously, it is equal. I
jhust happen to have a different vbiew from yours and I guess
because of it, you're going to try and roast me? well, You can
roast away, I Just won't respond. I am not David Andrews and I
won"t be your next whipping boy. Further, if you guys think that
you are some kind of demigods and be yond question, keep
thinking that. That's what happened to Nixon and his boys. They
thought they were above the law. Jso they did as they pleased
and what happened to them in the end? If I struck a sensitive
nerve by asking Gary why he joked around with me on such a grave
issue and yet gave someone else a straightforward answer, and
that hurt you guys, Well, JWhy are you guys being moderators if
you cannot answer a sensitive question? William, I am not
interested in a knock down drag out fight over something that's
not so important. If you guys can't handle the heat, why are you
sitting down there with dr. deb and silver in Pittsburgh! I
don't think I asked any question that was out of context. After
all, you, yourself stated that agreeing with the moderator was
not a prerequisite of participation in this echo. Now, it takes
two to fight. I am not interested. My thread has not changed at
all. I have stated all along that I don't mind searches, but
that I objected to a body search with hands. My request has
always been honored. That"s the least they could do. I have
stood by and watched and have seen others get different
treatment and I have confirmed it by questioning my companions.
So, I know what I am talking about. David Andrews certainly is
right in his position about exit row seats, as well. You guys
don't wanna see the real issues. That's your right, but don't
chop somebody else down because they don't see it the way you do
or want. So if you are looking for another whipping boy, I
suggest you look further. That's my stand. If It gets me thrown
off the echo because I happen to have a different perspective,
then you guys are no better than the nfb whi h you seem to be so
interested in pounding in to the turf. It's just like teenagers.
If you don't agree with them, they'll beat you to pulp. Is this
what you guys want to do? It seems as f if you've been building
up a head of steam over the past few weeks. I guess I am the
catalyst? Well, that wasn't my intent, but you had to find some
scuttlebutt, didn"t you" Well, this is a fightin' man......
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