From: Julie Dawson 
Subject: Re: MR. MAGOO CONCERNS
Dear Federationists,
I do feel negative portrayals of blindness, and other stereotypes, racist
or otherwise are important enough to be fought in a respectful credible 
way.  Keeping silent is the worst way to insure that stereotypes continue.
Speaking out doesn't always mean a case will be won, movie will stop
production, etc.  It does mean that people's 
opinions may be changed, raised or altered if our view is heard.  Also I
am very much involved with JOB and NFB is extremely active both in
promoting
jobs through seminars, teaching, job and job search promotion, through 
books written, through internet and list items etc.  I believe that our
orga
nization can promote many different causes.  I also believe that we each
should respect the opinions of each other without clouding the original
is-
sues with personal attacks.  The attacks waste more time and promote nega
tivity more than movies can do.  
Julie dawson
"Out of many''''one people."
We give of ourselves to share with each other.
we receive from each other to empower ourselves.
Blessed be the Almighty who blesses His people.
Julie, AKA Magnolia in New York.
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