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From: Ray.Campbell@f778.n115.z1.fidonet.org (Ray Campbell)
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Subject: Re: Answer to Mazrui Letter continued
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Date: 5 Feb 91 20:07:21 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

OK OK.  Let me make a feeble attempt to clear a few things up here.

There are a couple things I strongly disagree with working here.  First,
I must say I have never met either Jamal Mazrui or David Andrews
personally.  I can't stand to see anyone treated as unfairly as Jamal is
being treated by the NFB.  He should at least be given a chance to have
his case heard.  I don't know what he did to violate the NFB Constitution
and bylaws, but the point is he made a mistake.  Shouldn't he have a
chance to make up for that?

Secondly,  I don't think it was appropriate for Mr. Andrews to post the
answer to Jamal's letter in this echo for all the blind community
assembled here to see.  This is a private matter between Mr. Mazrui and
the NFB.

My strong, somewhat inflamatory reaction to it was provoked both to attempt
to show the unfairness with which Jamal's case is being handled, and to
show that this matter shouldn't be made public.  I can't speak for
Jamal.  Maybe he wanted the public display of the answer to his letter.
Personally, I wouldn't want that.

I agree with you Jeff, we are all free to express our opinions.  That's
what this is for.  If I have come on so strong, it's because I believe
what I am saying and I have always believed in calling a spade a spade.
I sincerely hope Jamal's case is handled in a just manner.  But I still
think he is wasting his time.  I enjoy this opportunity to discuss these
matters with everyone in this echo and hope to continue to do so.

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