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From: cmfaltz@phoenix.princeton.edu (Christine Marie Faltz)
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Subject: Re: nfb and dogs
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Date: 24 Jun 91 19:45:13 GMT
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There were unquestionably more than three dog guideusers at the
convention last year -- I know for a fact that there were at least
ten.  I have never felt out of place or looked down upon at an NFB
convention, gathering or meeting because of my dog guide.  I like
dogs and feel more comfortable traveling in the city with one --
people tend to leave me alone, except for when they want to pet the
dog.  Also, I am a fast walker, and was told to get a dog guide
because I kept overstepping my cane in high school in my impatience
to walk briskly.  I do not know how NFB's leaders feel about our
dog guideusers, but I sincerely doubt that any seriously committed
member of NFB is going to waste his or her time fretting about
another's choice in mobility.  Dr. Jernigan is not a petty man, and
does not waste time, words and/or effort on such insignificances.

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