[Vision2020] What in the world?

[Carl Westberg]

While I completely agree with you regarding Mr. Wilson's and friends 
competence as historians, and the lack of credible scholarship involved, I 
can't agree with an attempt to somehow keep it out of Moscow.  The right to 
assemble is too crucial.  There are events that occur in our town that I 
support, that those on the right scoff at and ridicule.  The recent 
anti-inauguration rally at Friendship Square is an example.  Were potshots 
taken at the rally and its participants?  Yes.  Was any attempt made to 
prevent it?  No.  I hate to trot out a shopworn phrase, but "slippery slope" 
comes to mind.  Criticize the theme, make fair comment regarding the 
questionable acumen of those involved.  I will.  I'll also lay in any 
supplies I might need from downtown, avoid the area, and, in a few days, 
it'll be over.                                                               
                                                                             
                                                                             
                                                              Carl Westberg 
Jr.

>From: "J Ford" <privatejf32 at hotmail.com>
>To: vision2020 at moscow.com
>Subject: [Vision2020] What in the world?
>Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 11:50:50 -0800
>
>What in the world is the web site for Trinity Festival all about?  I can't 
>tell if they wrote the bio's for the speakers or someone who hates them 
>did...anyone?
>
>If they wrote them, it just proves how much irreverence these people 
>have/are all about.  How can anyone take people seriously that write such 
>nonsence about themselves?  (Now, I'm not saying Dougie is sane or 
>anything, but if he wrote his bio, he seems to be admitting it!)
>
>After reading the "Topics" page, I find it most interesting that the church 
>seems to be saying that the rest of historians this country has ever had 
>over the centuries are nothing but stupid, blind, doddering old fools who 
>can't seem to get history right - but never fear, Dougie's here!  HE has 
>the inside and insight to set ALL of history correct.
>
>Really, it is so sad that people buy into this...I, for one, feel ashamed 
>that we did...but proud that we saw the true light and got out before we 
>were totally sucked in to the point of no return.
>
>There has GOT to be a way to move this junk out of Moscow!  I would hate to 
>have someone from the outside look at this festival as a true barometer of 
>what Moscow is like.
>
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