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From: Grant.Downey@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Grant Downey)
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Subject: Re: Resignation statement as an NFB officer
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Date: 14 Jan 91 21:34:42 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

When I was really hot and heavy into the NFB several years ago I
heard about the things that went on during the fifties and
sixties and thought it extreme.  However when everyone around is
agreeing with what is going on and when you are modivated by
trying to do the best you can to make the organization at your
level work not much attention did I pay to that sort of thing. 
If anyone had asked me at that time I think I would have said,
well if that is what it took to keep the NFB going it was okay. 
I've sure changed my views now.  People have to stand up for
their own convictions andnot just follow along like sheep
resiting the party line.  That isn't always easy, popular, or
even right but when it gets to the point in an organization
where when the PRES says Jump and you jump without thinking
there is a problem. Grant
There is a Serious problem and when people are diciplined for
not reciting and following the party line and expressing their
own views then there is a severe problem. Grant

 

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