KN> David, I think you are off base on this one.  I have read the letter 
 KN> and the resolution, and also Seeing Eye's response 
 KN> to the federation.  I think the federation is using 
 KN> a sledge hammer where a discussion between the 
 KN> federation officers or convention comittee and the 
 KN> Seeing Eye would have been sufficient.  I think 
 KN> this kind of stuff sparks needless negative 
 KN> feelings in Seeing Eye graduates and federation and 
 KN> non federation members alike.  Frankly, I am really 
 KN> surprised and disappointed in the reaction of the 
 KN> federation on this issue.
 
Well, I guess we will have to agree to disagree.  The Seeing Eye had been 
made aware of the change in policy, and had been asked to conduct themselves 
in a given way.  they did not.
 
I think their sneaking around a room full of blind persons, handing out 
something they had been asked not to do, shows a blatant disrespect for blind 
persons.  It was our convention and meeting, not theirs.  
 
I am also sorry it escalated to the point that a resolution was needed, but 
Seeing Eye knew the rules and chose to violate them.  They must suffer the 
consequences.
David Andrews
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