Albany, N.Y. (AP) - The National Federation of the Blind says it considers the Saturday Night Live skit making fun of New York Gov. David Paterson an attack on all blind Americans.
 
Federation spokesman Chris Danielsen says the portrayal in the Weekend Update segment of Saturday's television show suggesting Paterson as befuddled and disoriented because of his blindness is both "absolutely wrong."
 
He says it also perpetuates a stereotype and misconception that contributes to an unemployment rate among blind people that stubbornly remains at 70 percent.
 
The skit features SNL cast member Fred Armisen as Paterson, who must appoint someone to replace Sen. Hillary Clinton.
 
Armisen says he has three criteria: economic experience, upstate influence and someone with a disability and unprepared for the job -- like himself.
 
He holds up a chart illustrating job losses in the state upside down.
 
Paterson says he can take a joke.