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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4>Joe,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4>You emphasize a point made before on V
2020:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4>How does Donovan's inability to understand what
others are saying and given that, his persistence in advocating his own view,
sometimes quite abusively, affect the treatment of the elderly and disabled
under his care in his employment?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4>Does Donovan miraculously and magically turn off
his myopic, abusive self when dealing with his assigned clients?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4>Perhaps someone should check.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4><BR>Art Deco (Wayne A. Fox)<BR><A
href="mailto:deco@moscow.com">deco@moscow.com</A><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana
size=4>__________________________________________________________</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV>
<P align=left></P>
<P align=left>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=7 width=534 border=1>
<TBODY>
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<TD vAlign=center height=82><B><FONT color=#000080 size=6>
<P align=center>ELDER ABUSE HURTS </B></FONT></P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center height=34><B><FONT size=5>
<P align=center>In More Ways Than One. </B></FONT></P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=top height=41><B>
<P align=center>Elderly Crime Victims Resource Center New York City
Department for the Aging </B></P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center height=261><B>
<P align=left>I</B><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>t is estimated that each
year one of every 20 older Americans is a victim of abuse. Many elderly
people are afraid to report incidences of mistreatment or neglect because
those who are inflicting the abuse may very well be caretakers known to
them, their family members, or significant others. </P></FONT><B>
<P align=left>E</B><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>lder abuse takes many
forms, some of them seemingly more subtle than others. What people don't
know about elder abuse - the many ways it is manifested, why it is
perpetuated, and what steps to take to deal with it - can really hurt, in
more ways than one. </P></FONT><B>
<P align=left>A </B><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>clearer understanding of
elder abuse is a first step toward prevention, and intervention. For
further assistance, call the Elderly Crime Victims Resource Center of the
New York City Department for the Aging, (212) 442-3103. </FONT></P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center height=374><B><FONT size=4>
<P align=center>There Are Many Forms of Elder Abuse </P></B></FONT><FONT
face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>
<P align=left>Elder abuse is not just as simple (and horrible) as hitting
an older person. It is carried out in many ways besides physical pain or
injury. Here are the serious ways the elderly are abused: </P>
<OL></FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI><STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>• </FONT></STRONG></FONT><FONT
face="Times New Roman" color=#ff0000 size=4><STRONG><FONT
face=Verdana>Psychological/Emotional Abuse</FONT>:<FONT
face=Arial> </FONT></STRONG></FONT><STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000
size=4>mental anguish and despair caused by name calling, insulting,
ignoring, threatening, isolating, demeaning, and <FONT
size=6>controlling behavior</FONT>.</FONT></STRONG> <FONT size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B>Financial Abuse:
</B></FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>illegal or unethical
exploitation and/or use of cash, credit cards, funds or other assets of
older people. </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B>Physical Abuse:
</B></FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>slapping, bruising, sexual
coercion, cutting, burning, forcibly restraining. </FONT><FONT
face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B>Neglect: </B></FONT><FONT
face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>the refusal or failure to carry out a caretaking
responsibility such as withholding food, medicine, or aids (glasses,
dentures) and complete abandonment. </LI></OL>
<P> </P>
<P align=left>It is important to know that elder abuse is exhibited in
many ways, and in many combinations of ways. One of the most commonly
reported forms is the simultaneous occurrence of psychological and
financial abuse. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></P>
<P align=left>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=7 width=535 border=1>
<TBODY>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center height=559><B><FONT size=4>
<P align=center>There Are Many Signs of Elder Abuse </P></B></FONT><FONT
face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>
<P align=left>Clues to the possible presence of elder abuse can be
detected in certain physical changes and behavior. Here are some warning
signals: </P></FONT><B>
<P align=left>Signs in the Elderly </P>
<OL></B><FONT size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>New and inadequately
explained bruises, cuts or burns </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial
size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Dehydrated or malnourished
appearance </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Overly medicated or overly
sedated </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Indications of unusual
confinement (closed off in a room; tied to furniture; change in routine
activity) </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Lack of cleanliness, grooming
</FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Fear of speaking for oneself
in the presence of caretaker; anxious to please </FONT><FONT
face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Anxiety, confusion,
withdrawal, depression </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Shame, fear, embarrassment
</FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Sudden withdrawals or closing
of bank accounts </LI></OL>
<P> </P></FONT><B>
<P align=left>Signs in the Abusing Caretaker </P>
<OL></B><FONT size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial color=#ff0000
size=4><STRONG>Threatening remarks and/or behavior </STRONG></FONT><FONT
face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial color=#ff0000
size=4><STRONG>Conflicting stories </STRONG></FONT><FONT
face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial color=#ff0000
size=4><STRONG>Insults, aggressive behavior </STRONG></FONT><FONT
face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Withholding of attention,
security, affection </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Attitude of indifference or
anger toward the older person </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial
size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Unusual fatigue, depression
</FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Obvious absence of
assistance, or attendance </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Problems with alcohol or
drugs </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial><STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000
size=4>Previous history or abusive behavior</FONT></STRONG>
</LI></OL></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center height=245><B><FONT size=4>
<P align=center>There Are Many Psychodynamics In Elder Abuse
</P></B></FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>
<P align=left>The person who is abusive may suffer from external pressures
and psychological stress, or even mental illness, or the debilitating
effects of substance abuse. Here are some specific influences: </P>
<OL></FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Substance abuse - alcohol or
drugs or both </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Dependency on the older
person for emotional support and financial assistance such as money,
housing or food, all of which contribute to conflict in the home
</FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Emotional problems such as
resentment of being responsible for the well being of the elderly;
retaliation against the older relative for past mistreatment; lack of
basic caring feelings in the relationship
</LI></OL></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></P>
<P> </P>
<P align=left>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=7 width=533 border=1>
<TBODY>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center height=113>
<P> </P>
<OL><FONT size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>External stress such as
crowded housing conditions, unemployment, financial difficulties,
illness, divorce, and death can add enormously to the tensions of
caretaking </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>History of family abusive
behavior or other hostile behavior patterns can predispose caretaker to
acting out this anger, especially under stress </LI></OL></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center height=338><B><FONT size=4>
<P align=center>There Are Many Ways to Challenge Elder Abuse
</P></B></FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>
<P align=left>No one should be reluctant to report evidence of elder
abuse, no matter who is doing it! </P>
<P align=left>Any problems or questions you may have about suspected elder
abuse will be discussed in complete confidentiality when you call the
Department for the Aging's Elderly Crime Victims Resource Center. </P>
<P align=left>We can also link you with the following community resources:
</P>
<OL></FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Case management services
</FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Protective services
</FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Support counseling services
</FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Victims' services network
</FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Police services </FONT><FONT
face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>District Attorney's offices
</FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Legal services specializing
in the elderly </LI></OL></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></P></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message -----
<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=joekc@adelphia.net href="mailto:joekc@adelphia.net">joekc@adelphia.net</A>
</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=donovanjarnold2005@yahoo.com
href="mailto:donovanjarnold2005@yahoo.com">Donovan Arnold</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Cc:</B> <A title=vision2020@moscow.com
href="mailto:vision2020@moscow.com">vision2020@moscow.com</A> ; <A
title=DonaldH675@aol.com href="mailto:DonaldH675@aol.com">DonaldH675@aol.com</A>
</DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, January 24, 2006 6:39 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Vision2020] City Council and the Pledge</DIV></DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV>
<P>Donovan, </P>
<P>John Dickinson wrote two letters to Vision 2020 explaining his views on the
Pledge, and no where does he say anything close to the reason you criticize
below, e.g., "not saying the pledge saves valuable time." (Actually, Don Huskey
didn't even put the point this way.) </P>
<P></P>
<P>John did write: "My primary objection to making the pledge pro forma is that
it dilutes its meaning by saying it all the time." And he explained this view in
detail in each of the letters. </P>
<P></P>
<P>Why don't you go back and re-read John's actual words instead of making
things up and suggesting that there is some hidden agenda. </P>
<P></P>
<P>Best, Joe<BR><BR>---- Donovan Arnold <DONOVANJARNOLD2005
yahoo.com="#DEFAULT">wrote:<BR>>The reality is that the "time issue" of
banning the pledge is simply an excuse for those members of the council that
disagree with saying the pledge(or some aspect of it). And rather then sitting
there and not saying it, they just banned everyone from saying
it.<BR>><BR>>I have never ever heard the argument, other than from John
Dickinson, that not saying the pledge saves valuable time. That is just insane.
Sorry, I am not so dumb to take that bait.<BR></P></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4>Joe,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4>You emphasize a point made before on V
2020:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4>How does Donovan's inability to understand what
others are saying and given that, his persistence in advocating his own view
affect the treatment of the elderly and disabled under his care?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4>Does Donovan miraculously and magically turn off
his myopic, abusive self when dealing with his assigned clients?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4>Perhaps someone should check.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4><BR>Art Deco (Wayne A. Fox)<BR><A
href="mailto:deco@moscow.com">deco@moscow.com</A><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana
size=4>__________________________________________________________</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV>
<P align=left></P>
<P align=left>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=7 width=534 border=1>
<TBODY>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center height=82><B><FONT color=#000080 size=6>
<P align=center>ELDER ABUSE HURTS </B></FONT></P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center height=34><B><FONT size=5>
<P align=center>In More Ways Than One. </B></FONT></P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=top height=41><B>
<P align=center>Elderly Crime Victims Resource Center New York City
Department for the Aging </B></P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center height=261><B>
<P align=left>I</B><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>t is estimated that each
year one of every 20 older Americans is a victim of abuse. Many elderly
people are afraid to report incidences of mistreatment or neglect because
those who are inflicting the abuse may very well be caretakers known to
them, their family members, or significant others. </P></FONT><B>
<P align=left>E</B><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>lder abuse takes many
forms, some of them seemingly more subtle than others. What people don't
know about elder abuse - the many ways it is manifested, why it is
perpetuated, and what steps to take to deal with it - can really hurt, in
more ways than one. </P></FONT><B>
<P align=left>A </B><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>clearer understanding of
elder abuse is a first step toward prevention, and intervention. For
further assistance, call the Elderly Crime Victims Resource Center of the
New York City Department for the Aging, (212) 442-3103. </FONT></P></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center height=374><B><FONT size=4>
<P align=center>There Are Many Forms of Elder Abuse </P></B></FONT><FONT
face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>
<P align=left>Elder abuse is not just as simple (and horrible) as hitting
an older person. It is carried out in many ways besides physical pain or
injury. Here are the serious ways the elderly are abused: </P>
<OL></FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI><STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>• </FONT></STRONG></FONT><FONT
face="Times New Roman" color=#ff0000 size=4><STRONG><FONT
face=Verdana>Psychological/Emotional Abuse</FONT>:<FONT
face=Arial> </FONT></STRONG></FONT><STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000
size=4>mental anguish and despair caused by name calling, insulting,
ignoring, threatening, isolating, demeaning, and controlling
behavior.</FONT></STRONG> <FONT size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B>Financial Abuse:
</B></FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>illegal or unethical
exploitation and/or use of cash, credit cards, funds or other assets of
older people. </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B>Physical Abuse:
</B></FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>slapping, bruising, sexual
coercion, cutting, burning, forcibly restraining. </FONT><FONT
face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B>Neglect: </B></FONT><FONT
face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>the refusal or failure to carry out a caretaking
responsibility such as withholding food, medicine, or aids (glasses,
dentures) and complete abandonment. </LI></OL>
<P> </P>
<P align=left>It is important to know that elder abuse is exhibited in
many ways, and in many combinations of ways. One of the most commonly
reported forms is the simultaneous occurrence of psychological and
financial abuse. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></P>
<P align=left>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=7 width=535 border=1>
<TBODY>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center height=559><B><FONT size=4>
<P align=center>There Are Many Signs of Elder Abuse </P></B></FONT><FONT
face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>
<P align=left>Clues to the possible presence of elder abuse can be
detected in certain physical changes and behavior. Here are some warning
signals: </P></FONT><B>
<P align=left>Signs in the Elderly </P>
<OL></B><FONT size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>New and inadequately
explained bruises, cuts or burns </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial
size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Dehydrated or malnourished
appearance </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Overly medicated or overly
sedated </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Indications of unusual
confinement (closed off in a room; tied to furniture; change in routine
activity) </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Lack of cleanliness, grooming
</FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Fear of speaking for oneself
in the presence of caretaker; anxious to please </FONT><FONT
face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Anxiety, confusion,
withdrawal, depression </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Shame, fear, embarrassment
</FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Sudden withdrawals or closing
of bank accounts </LI></OL>
<P> </P></FONT><B>
<P align=left>Signs in the Abusing Caretaker </P>
<OL></B><FONT size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Threatening remarks and/or
behavior </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Conflicting stories
</FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Insults, aggressive behavior
</FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Withholding of attention,
security, affection </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Attitude of indifference or
anger toward the older person </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial
size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Unusual fatigue, depression
</FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Obvious absence of
assistance, or attendance </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Problems with alcohol or
drugs </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Previous history or abusive
behavior </LI></OL></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center height=245><B><FONT size=4>
<P align=center>There Are Many Psychodynamics In Elder Abuse
</P></B></FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>
<P align=left>The person who is abusive may suffer from external pressures
and psychological stress, or even mental illness, or the debilitating
effects of substance abuse. Here are some specific influences: </P>
<OL></FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Substance abuse - alcohol or
drugs or both </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Dependency on the older
person for emotional support and financial assistance such as money,
housing or food, all of which contribute to conflict in the home
</FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>Emotional problems such as
resentment of being responsible for the well being of the elderly;
retaliation against the older relative for past mistreatment; lack of
basic caring feelings in the relationship
</LI></OL></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></P>
<P> </P>
<P align=left>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=7 width=533 border=1>
<TBODY>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center height=113>
<P> </P>
<OL><FONT size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>External stress such as
crowded housing conditions, unemployment, financial difficulties,
illness, divorce, and death can add enormously to the tensions of
caretaking </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial size=2>
<LI>• </FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>History of family abusive
behavior or other hostile behavior patterns can predispose caretaker to
acting out this anger, especially under stress </LI></OL></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD vAlign=center height=338><B><FONT size=4>
<P align=center>There Are Many Ways to Challenge Elder Abuse
</P></B></FONT><FONT face=DOCCEI+Arial,Arial>
<P align=left>No one should be reluctant to report evidence of elder
abuse, no matter who is doing it! </P>
<P align=left>Any problems or questions you may have about suspected elder
abuse will be discussed in complete confidentiality when you call the
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message -----
<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=joekc@adelphia.net href="mailto:joekc@adelphia.net">joekc@adelphia.net</A>
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<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=donovanjarnold2005@yahoo.com
href="mailto:donovanjarnold2005@yahoo.com">Donovan Arnold</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Cc:</B> <A title=vision2020@moscow.com
href="mailto:vision2020@moscow.com">vision2020@moscow.com</A> ; <A
title=DonaldH675@aol.com href="mailto:DonaldH675@aol.com">DonaldH675@aol.com</A>
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<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, January 24, 2006 6:39 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Vision2020] City Council and the Pledge</DIV></DIV>
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<P>Donovan, </P>
<P>John Dickinson wrote two letters to Vision 2020 explaining his views on the
Pledge, and no where does he say anything close to the reason you criticize
below, e.g., "not saying the pledge saves valuable time." (Actually, Don Huskey
didn't even put the point this way.) </P>
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<P>John did write: "My primary objection to making the pledge pro forma is that
it dilutes its meaning by saying it all the time." And he explained this view in
detail in each of the letters. </P>
<P></P>
<P>Why don't you go back and re-read John's actual words instead of making
things up and suggesting that there is some hidden agenda. </P>
<P></P>
<P>Best, Joe<BR><BR>---- Donovan Arnold <DONOVANJARNOLD2005
yahoo.com="#DEFAULT">wrote:<BR>>The reality is that the "time issue" of
banning the pledge is simply an excuse for those members of the council that
disagree with saying the pledge(or some aspect of it). And rather then sitting
there and not saying it, they just banned everyone from saying
it.<BR>><BR>>I have never ever heard the argument, other than from John
Dickinson, that not saying the pledge saves valuable time. That is just insane.
Sorry, I am not so dumb to take that bait.<BR></P></DIV>
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