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Amen. --beth bosk

On Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:17:05 -0700, Kelly Grimes <grimie at mcn.org> wrote:
> I for one appreciate Scott's posts.  He makes a statement and then posts

> a link to back up his original idea.  Sometimes his statements are 
> abrasive, but it appears that his findings are also quite disturbing.  
> Unfortunately, I have seen very few rebuttals to his statements that 
> contain anything other than some form of "kill the messenger".  Telling 
> me that Scott P. is a dirtball or bad parent or overall sketchy dude 
> does nothing to dispute his comments, no matter how crazy he is, his 
> statements seem rooted in logical, factual arguments.
> 
> For instance, Liz, if he is distorting, please let me know where.  He is

> not personally attacking a board member when he tells them they are not 
> doing their job.  He is stating his opinion.  The board member needs to 
> stand up and factually dispute his claim and not attack his character.  
> The Board is doing a job for US, the membership, and they need to be 
> accountable.  There is nothing wrong with asking for some evidence of 
> job performance when we are paying the bill.
> 
> If in fact, Mr. Peterson's claims are constantly refuted with facts 
> which discredit; his statements will eventually fall on deaf ears.  If 
> however, his character is attacked when he questions policy then I 
> become interested.
> 
> Finally, the idea that the administrator of this or any site is 
> responsible for fact checking or somehow censoring the people or 
> thoughts expressed is ludicrous.  The beauty of the open forum is that 
> there is transparency and all opinions can be heard and should be 
> heard.  The more people who participate, the more lively the discussion 
> and the more "fact checked" the information dispersed.  So, please can 
> we welcome differing opinions and information without attacking those 
> who present the info.
> 
> Unfortunately, I will be out of town for the next board meeting, which I

> was planning on attending.  Scott Peterson has raised many legitimate 
> questions that need to be addressed.  If the board, somehow dodges the 
> questions and leaves without providing answers to the membership, I 
> would find that to be very suspect and would most likely step up my 
> participation in discovering the truth.
> 
> with respect,
> 
> Kelly
> 
> On 6/20/2016 12:24 PM, Tim Gregory wrote:
>> irie know,
>> no sufferation for vituperation...
>>
>> sorry to feel the need to say it again, but norman is TERRIBLE as a
list
>> administrator. wish i could see a show of hands on this...
>> ---
>>
>>
>> Dear Bernie,
>> Knowing your expressions typically bend toward peacemaking, I am
>> appalled that you
>> stroke Peterson for his "advocacy."Â
>>
>> Constructive criticism by stakeholders is valuable, even essential.
>> Peterson's
>> endless carping, meanspeak, distortions, & personal attacks are merely
>> destructive.
>> I don't understand how you could align with his maliciousness.
>> Peace,
>> Liz
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>      On Friday, June 17, 2016 11:27 PM, BC <omni at mcn.org> wrote:
>>
>>
>>    I heard 4Â  sources (including NPR) say that trust in fellow humans
>>    is fundamental
>> to good mental health.
>>   That  fundamental quality seems critical in forming and maintaining
>>   solid
>> relationships & community. Â
>>   Thanks for your advocacy Scott.
>>
>>
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