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From: Vixen@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org (Vixen)
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Subject: Re: DOGS AND QUESTIONS
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Date: 12 Aug 90 04:02:12 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Hi,

I agree with you David, I don't mind answering abled peoples
questions at at all.

While I certainly don't like the idea of constant dialogue about my
disabilities and explaining how I do this and that, I accept that
if I am not willing to educate the uninformed, then I have no right
whining or complaining about abled people who do not understand me
or who have preconceived notions.

Certainly, it would be rude for persons to interrupt our dinners to
ask about our dogs, our canes, our watches or anything else. But
for the most part, I think it is important that we are willing to
answer questions, and take time now and then to educate a little.

Also, in the case of guide dogs, the general public tends to become
fascinated with them when they encounter one and their curiousity
is understandable I think.

Keepin' the faith!

.                     Vixen

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