From: empower@smart.net
Subject: Re: Why The NFB
FYI -- some coalitions in which the Federation has recently participated
include the World Blind Union and the Committee on Joint Organizational
Effort (JOE).  I would not judge our potential in coalitions by ACB's
track record.  It is a substantially less effective organization in
most (though not all) things it does.
Regards,
Jamal
On 1998-04-18 NFB-Talk@NFBnet.org said:
   >On 1998-04-18 NFB-Talk@NFBnet.org said:
   >NF>As a close and long-time friend of Jamal, I think I can vouch
   >NF>safely for his sincerity.  It is also perfectly sensible for him
   >NF>or anybody else to push for a different policy on coalitions:
   >Yes, provided they work within channels.  I personally am opposed
   >to us becoming part of coalitions as it is a proven mistake.
   >The A.C.B. tried it in the early 80's and it didn't work for them
   >and it won't work for us.  The blind will become swallowed up and
   >not considered. Now, if we can work along side coalitions on
   >certain issues for the betterment of disabled people that's another
   >thing entirely.  That we should do if and when we can.
   >I also agree with you concerning the expense accounts of bob
   >Acosta.  While I think we also waited too long to make our decision
   >in the California situation, it speaks very poorly for the A.C.B.
   >and its California and national leadership that this kind of
   >embezzlement was able to go on for 14 years without even the
   >slightest questioning.  Where is their auditing procedure?
   >Harvey
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