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The Second
Editor's Note: Marcia Cummings is AEBC's National Secretary. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Please, give me back the second!
The second it takes to hear the traffic move at the beginning of a cycle-why should I trust you more than traffic patterns?
The second it takes to hear where the nearest subway door is-yes, I can hear them open and would rather make my own choice!
The second it takes to verify the direction of an escalator-there is a convenient way to do this-its not rocket science!
The second it takes to find the beginning of a staircase-thats what my white cane is for!
The second it takes to turn around after passing that landmark--then again, maybe I was enjoying the walk!
The second it takes to find the door-its often easier if I open my own doors-then I know where the door actually is!
The second it takes to avoid your groping hands-I often wish I could return the favour and grope you, too!
The second it takes to avoid the probing questions-just why do you need to know where I am going?
The second it takes to be independent-unless thats too much to ask?