Re: Fielding insensative questions about being a BiOptic driver

Posted by Sharlene Frazier on March 24, 1999 at 10:00:27 PM EST:

In Reply to: Fielding insensative questions about being a BiOptic driver posted by Ellen Pearson on March 24, 1999 at 10:11:07 AM EST:

Hi, Ellen!

Although I'm not, and don't plan to become, a driver, I know enough about it to tell you that "blind" as a description of some people's powers of perception in certain situations applies very well to sighted drivers--and while we are discussing "sighted" drivers, be well aware that, visually, there is no other kind. Which makes the term "blind driver" an oxymoron. Something you may want to lovingly but firmly point out to the next person nonperceptive enough to use the phrase in regards to you.

Trust me, if the powers that be thought you had no business on the road, you would not now be facing this issue. Their giving you your license is its own testament to your abilities--which those around you ought to consider pretty high honor indeed, especially considering who else they consider worthy of the same despite, for example, DWI violations.

Keep the faith, and don't be intimidated!

Sharlene

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