[Vision2020] Re: What's the difference?

[debismith@moscow.com]

>Lucy, I don't know you, care what your beliefs are, or hate you. You were not 
even on my radar until you chose to contact me personally---I would never do 
that to you without an invitation (which you have now given me). If you review 
my posts, you will see I have not used the dreaded "H" word--I don't even hate 
Doug. I dislike the things he stands for, I dislike his tactics, and I dislike 
that folks like you feel it necessary to contact me on his behalf. Nowhere in 
my posts did I indicate that I would force you to wear the letter "I". That was 
Doug's suggestion. A careful reading of posts would make your tirade more 
credible and accurate. Try to do that prior to e-mailing me again. In fact, 
don't e-mail me personally, and I won't e-mail you. Let's keep the discussion 
on the V2020 list---we have nothing private to say to one another. But, thanks 
for the "heads up" regarding how you feel about those who dissent with Doug.
Debi Robinson-Smith

 Ms. Smith,
> I don't know you, never spoken with you, and can't
> remember why you hate me. You're certainly free
> to *hate* all things Wilson; however, I find it rather
> strange that you would hate an entire group of people
> without even a discussion. To me, it smacks of ignorance.
> 
> I'm not fond of the KKK because of their hatred of
> people of color, their ignorance, their bitterness,
> and because they lump people together based on
> the color of their skin. I don't hate them. I pity them
> and I take every opportunity to educate them. It's
> difficult because they tend to be ignorant and small
> minded. And like you...their mind is solidly closed.
> Could you perhaps tell me how you differ
> from them in your hatred of all things Wilson...including
> me? I don't intend to wear an "I" to satisfy your hatred
> of me. If you wouldn't mind walking around with a sheet
> on, it would help so I could keep the kids away from
> you. I'd rather they didn't learn your brand of hate.
> 
> I'm not fond of hypocrites either. 
> 
> Lucy Zoe Jones
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vision2020-admin@moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-admin@moscow.com]
> On Behalf Of debismith@moscow.com
> Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 6:07 AM
> To: vision2020@moscow.com; drosmith@wsu.edu
> Subject: [Vision2020] Summons to Town Hall
> 
> 
> Thanks again for the repeated invite, Doug. I still decline. I do not
> believe you have 
> anything new to add--yes, my mind is firmly closed in regards to any
> additional 
> defense you might have, or "answers" to any questions you might be
> asked. I may be 
> a "liberal" (whatever that means), but I am capable of recognizing the
> difference 
> between a discussion and another Wilson Rant. I've seen you in action
> before, and 
> am simply not interested in a repeat of the refrain "Jesus loves Doug,
> this I know 
> because his bible tells him so".
> 
> Those of us who are circulating the Not In Our Town sign-up sheet are
> from a variety 
> of groups and interests, all of whom find your intoerance for those not
> of your 
> persuasion both stupid and annoying. I do owe you a note of thanks,
> however. 
> Through your creative revision of history you have inadvertantly
> introduced me to a 
> whole new set of friends. While you have been busily scrambling to
> explain yourself 
> in every newspaper on the Palouse, I have been enjoying the company of:
> Christians of many stripes, Buddhists, Wiccans, Pagans, Lesbians, Gays,
> Historians, 
> Feminist Women of Color, Birkenstock Wearing Old Hippies, and Balding
> Homer 
> Simpson Look-Alikes. 
> 
> I'm having great time, and all without your narrow Biblical
> interpretations, your 
> "standards", and especially without your "comedy". I'm finding the
> company of these 
> folks full of laughter, intelligent conversation, creativity, and joy.
> 
> So, thanks for being the narrow, rigid, lock-stepping bunch you are---it
> introduced me 
> to a delightful crowd!
> 
> By the way, your personal selection of the letter "I" to mark your group
> is not a bad 
> idea. I'm not in favor of this type of singling-out behavior, but
> whatever blows your 
> skirt up! It might be handy to be able to identify, through the letter
> "I" for "idiotic", your 
> entire group.
> 
> Avoiding you like the plague, having lots of laughs (partly at your
> expense),
> 
> Debi Robinson-Smith
> 
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