Terri,
I don't mean to drag this thread out, but, some things need to be pointed
out.
1. Like you said, it doesn't matter what organization funded this project.
In my estimation, it isn't your or my position to decide how funds are
spent
unless we were in charge of the organization. Of cource, it is our right
to
say how dumb or smart an idea is.
2. At this point, a truly blind friendly car isn't possible due to a lot
of
factors. These include the U.S. road infrastructure, technological
limitations, legal ramifications and so on. So, your point about these
subjects are correct. Now, lets look at the future. People said we would
never fly and look what happened.
3. How states decide the meaning of a qualified driver is a matter of
public
law. If there is a desire to have them changed, by all means, contact the
legislators and make a plea.
4. The mention of this project on this list doesn't bother me in the
least.
Like I said before, this project is probably mentioned all over the place.
5. Driving a car really isn't the point of having that ability. The real
advantage is independance. I would be so happy if I could say I want to
go
to the library, go jump into my convayance(car, buggy, space ship or
whatever) and zoom there. This way, I don't have to walk a gozillion
miles,
set up a ride with special transit, ask friends/family for a ride or deal
with public transit schedules.
These opinions are strictly my own. If anyone wants to take exception
with
them, please contact me off list. If anyone agrees with me, they can
contact me off list as well.
I will keep dreaming. Now, if I could get that device that will
completely
clean my house with the push of a button, I would be so glad.
Warm Regards.. Joe Lanier
-----Original Message-----
From: Terri Pannett [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 12:47 PM
To: Michael Massey; [email protected]
Subject: Re: Blind Driving to Come Soon
I would definitely say the project of making a dirt buggy driveable for a
blind person is dumb, no matter what organization was behind it. Cars are
lethal weapons and one careless mistake, whether it's by a sighted driver
or
a blind person using one of these adapted buggies, could kill someone!
Like
I said before, there are too many sighted drivers who shouldn't be driving
and the DMV is one big joke because they aren't strict enough.
The money spent on this project should have been spent on something which
really would have been of practical help to the blind. One idea is to
make
funds available to help people buy the adaptive products they need for
independence and employment. Just think! If a product like the
BrailleSense + could be subsidized so the end user could pay, say, $500.00
instead of the $5,995.00 that would be helpful!
Terri Amateur Radio call sign KF6CA.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Massey" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 4:53 AM
Subject: Blind Driving to Come Soon
Boy, oh boy, I already am a blind driver, grin. I drove myself crazy
with
this thread, ha ha ha he he he.
No, I don't want to hear any jokes about us blind folks and their dog
guides. And if rocks are gonna be thrown then let them be nerf rocks,
grin.
Those who don't know what nerf is or was, please write each other off
list.
I've done some dumb things in my life, so I guess I support another dumb
thing that NFB has done 'cause I'm in it man, hip, hip hooray! Get me
behind the wheel of one of them there doon buggies, grin.
Hmmm, wonder if ACB would have come up with the project Would have been
termed as "dumb?" Notice the quotes."
Mike M.
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