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From: Henry.Kasten@f10.n130.z1.fidonet.org (Henry Kasten)
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Subject: Who is being stupid?
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Date: 24 Apr 91 22:10:26 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

When people ask you questions or make statements you think are stupid,
consider the sourse.  don't get angry, what will that get you?  Turn the
situation into something positive.  Why should a blind person go to a
movie?  Describe a scene you saw in your mind the last time you went to
the show.  I did that after watching, oops, hearing Dick Tracy.  I
described the scean where Madonna is putting the make in poor Dick.  I
described so perfectly what I imaganed that the listener swore I had
actually seen it.  We both walked away feeling good.  We have to contend
with misinformation broadcast by people looking for sympathy or trying to
sell something,eg. Catarac eye clinics would like you to believe you
would be worthless without yoour vision.  A local charity advertises that
they teach people who are blind to eat, shave and brush their teeth.  You
and I know better because we have to wear those shoes, but what about Joe
Public?  He has no idea what it is like to be blind.  What else can they
do but believe what they see and hear.  So show them, but do it in a
positive manner, you will do more good for you and them
hk

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