<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Tim: why don't you comment on the factual information</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">found in the links provided by Scott P? </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">How about the particularly disturbing info on Mr Coate and what he </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">lacked as a non-profit administrator and his self description of </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">being a "mystic nomad" in one of the links. I don't imagine</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">the psychiatrist used that term to keep someone from serving in Viet</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Nam, do you?</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Mary Massey</div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Mon, Jun 20, 2016 at 6:46 PM, <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:nsi@mcn.org" target="_blank">nsi@mcn.org</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Amen. --beth bosk<br>
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On Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:17:05 -0700, Kelly Grimes <<a href="mailto:grimie@mcn.org">grimie@mcn.org</a>> wrote:<br>
> I for one appreciate Scott's posts. He makes a statement and then posts<br>
<br>
> a link to back up his original idea. Sometimes his statements are<br>
> abrasive, but it appears that his findings are also quite disturbing.<br>
> Unfortunately, I have seen very few rebuttals to his statements that<br>
> contain anything other than some form of "kill the messenger". Telling<br>
> me that Scott P. is a dirtball or bad parent or overall sketchy dude<br>
> does nothing to dispute his comments, no matter how crazy he is, his<br>
> statements seem rooted in logical, factual arguments.<br>
><br>
> For instance, Liz, if he is distorting, please let me know where. He is<br>
<br>
> not personally attacking a board member when he tells them they are not<br>
> doing their job. He is stating his opinion. The board member needs to<br>
> stand up and factually dispute his claim and not attack his character.<br>
> The Board is doing a job for US, the membership, and they need to be<br>
> accountable. There is nothing wrong with asking for some evidence of<br>
> job performance when we are paying the bill.<br>
><br>
> If in fact, Mr. Peterson's claims are constantly refuted with facts<br>
> which discredit; his statements will eventually fall on deaf ears. If<br>
> however, his character is attacked when he questions policy then I<br>
> become interested.<br>
><br>
> Finally, the idea that the administrator of this or any site is<br>
> responsible for fact checking or somehow censoring the people or<br>
> thoughts expressed is ludicrous. The beauty of the open forum is that<br>
> there is transparency and all opinions can be heard and should be<br>
> heard. The more people who participate, the more lively the discussion<br>
> and the more "fact checked" the information dispersed. So, please can<br>
> we welcome differing opinions and information without attacking those<br>
> who present the info.<br>
><br>
> Unfortunately, I will be out of town for the next board meeting, which I<br>
<br>
> was planning on attending. Scott Peterson has raised many legitimate<br>
> questions that need to be addressed. If the board, somehow dodges the<br>
> questions and leaves without providing answers to the membership, I<br>
> would find that to be very suspect and would most likely step up my<br>
> participation in discovering the truth.<br>
><br>
> with respect,<br>
><br>
> Kelly<br>
><br>
> On 6/20/2016 12:24 PM, Tim Gregory wrote:<br>
>> irie know,<br>
>> no sufferation for vituperation...<br>
>><br>
>> sorry to feel the need to say it again, but norman is TERRIBLE as a<br>
list<br>
>> administrator. wish i could see a show of hands on this...<br>
>> ---<br>
>><br>
>><br>
>> Dear Bernie,<br>
>> Knowing your expressions typically bend toward peacemaking, I am<br>
>> appalled that you<br>
>> stroke Peterson for his "advocacy."Â<br>
>><br>
>> Constructive criticism by stakeholders is valuable, even essential.<br>
>> Peterson's<br>
>> endless carping, meanspeak, distortions, & personal attacks are merely<br>
>> destructive.<br>
>> I don't understand how you could align with his maliciousness.<br>
>> Peace,<br>
>> Liz<br>
>><br>
>><br>
>><br>
>><br>
>> On Friday, June 17, 2016 11:27 PM, BC <<a href="mailto:omni@mcn.org">omni@mcn.org</a>> wrote:<br>
>><br>
>><br>
>> I heard 4Â sources (including NPR) say that trust in fellow humans<br>
>> is fundamental<br>
>> to good mental health.<br>
>> That fundamental quality seems critical in forming and maintaining<br>
>> solid<br>
>> relationships & community. Â<br>
>> Thanks for your advocacy Scott.<br>
>><br>
>><br>
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