Re: Blind Jurors in Federal Court Proceedings
Whereas, based upon misconception as to the capacities of blind persons, massive discrimination is practiced against us in all facets of society; and
Whereas, in many jurisdictions the decision has been made to bar blind individuals from jury duty; and
Whereas, in order to correct this inequity in the Federal court system, the National Federation of the Blind will be securing introduction of legislation to permit blind persons to serve as jurors; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland in Convention assembled in the City of Hagerstown, Maryland this 25th day of October 1980, that this organization strongly supports the position that blind persons should be permitted to perform their civic duty by serving on Federal juries; and
Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be sent to each and every United States Senator and Congressman from the State of Maryland urging their support for this much-needed legislation.