Originally Posted by
Johns
To try to get this thread back on track, I'd like to mention that Ohio is still under assault from many entities that want to take away our opticianry licenses. Attitudes such as those expressed in this thread continue to numb the public's awareness of exactly how technical opticianry is. No, you shouldn't need a license to bend frames, even if you're bending them on purpose, but this thread just illustrates the vast differences between frame benders, and opticians.
I would suggest that not only should N. Carolina opticians be writing Senator Curtis and others, but we ALL should be. Most politicians don't aspire to remain where they are, but rather, they continually eye the next office, and they can't get there without our vote. And don't stop there; establish a relationship with your local state representatives NOW, before you need to go to them. Your voice will be much louder if they recognize it. Meet them for lunch (they love to meet their constituents), talk to them about unrelated issues that affect you to show them you are not single minded,
Finally, Ohio was saved (for the time being), by political action money, some from our national organization which so many opticians love to hate. Without that, we would be in a different state of affairs now. Our fight is far from over, and in fact was just a small battle of many that I see on the horizon. N. Carolina, Florida, and Ohio are not unique; opticianry is under attack in every state, and it is being funded by corporations who (yes they are people) are intent on paying you less, and putting the difference on their bottom line. If you've never supported your state association, support them now. Contribute to their PAC funds, and attend their seminars. They are our last line of defense.
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