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From: Christopher.Hill@p233.f4115.n124.z1.fidonet.org (Christopher Hill)
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Subject: Re: Expulsion from NFB now a fact
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Date: 4 Feb 91 17:05:47 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

 RC> Not only is the Monitor filled with gossip and stories
 RC> about people who appear to be helpless, the worst part is
 RC> it makes the rest of us appear just like them.  I get sick
 RC> and tired of having to say "I don't associate with them or
 RC> believe in their philosiphies" whenever anyone asks if I
 RC> am a member of NFB.  I am, of course, VERY VERY Proud to
 RC> say I am an ACB member.
 RC>

One problem which I have with the monitor is the articles like the
one in the last July's issue.

it was talking about a student who convinced the state agency to
pay for his private college.  It left me asking:  did this student
attempt to earn any merrit scholarships?  Or did this person just
think"simce I'm blind, the state should pay for my private
education".

Many other articles seem to constantly discuss blind individuals
getting money out of agencies.  That's fine if they can't find any
other way, but, for me anyway, I'd look everywhere else before I
ask the state for help.  Maybe even consider attempting to find
some sort of job before continuing my education etc.

I'm still debating joining any organizations. I'm the treasurer in
the local Association for Computing Machinery, and that keeps me
hopping.  Chris

It ain't broke, it's just having a bad day.

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