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<DIV><FONT size=2>Dan,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Thank you for pointing out the obvious. I am sorry that
I did not express myself more clearly. I will attempt again without any promise
of success.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Here's why I thought the article missed the mark:
</FONT><FONT size=2>Why didn't Ms. Herrmann at least ask of Dani Bright (a
possible misnomer?) the following:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>How do you know what the intent of the mailing was if the
sender(s) is/are unknown?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Didn't Bouma benefit from this mailing? How much money
has he raised from his pleas for help about the mailings? Given that
Bouma has benefitted, wasn't the timing of the postcards a little
suspicious? Wouldn't a real hoaxer have waited until just before the
election?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>How do you know that the community offered the reward in order
to help Bouma? Could there be other reasons like they are appalled the
anonymous nature of the mailings?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Do the mailings really misrepresent the religious beliefs
of Bouma given that he preaches in the church where people were urged to attend
in the mailing, and which church appears to hold these beliefs?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Does Bouma believe that Mormons worship a false god, and
therefore are doomed to hell?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>In what way do Bouma's religious beliefs determine his
political beliefs and political plans of action?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Why hasn't Bouma himself addressed these
questions?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Why has Bouma stopped attending forums where spontaneous
questions from the public are allowed? Doesn't this raise the issue
of honesty and courage?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Here is the issue in a nutshell: Herrmann's
article is like the local print media's articles on many news items
which are basically "she said, he said, etc" journalism. There was no
attempt to discover the truth or falsity of the utterances of those
quoted. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>The mailings have generated a great deal of discussion.
Among other things, people want to know exactly what Bouma's views are, if he
can defend them, if he has a spine, if he is honest and forthcoming, what his
religious views are in so far as they affect his political views, and if he
believes that a significant part of the populace of Latah County, whom he
aspires to represent, are doomed to hell, etc.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Ms. Herrmann missed a golden opportunity to discover and to
reveal vital, much needed information. And even if no answers
would have been provided -- that failure would speak volumes in itself.
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Ms. Herrmann writes for a college newspaper. One would
hope for high standards, but it may not be realistic to expect them. There
is no excuse for the local mainstream print media, who ostensibly are peopled by
professionals, for not reporting on these issues.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>For example, David Johnson followed his sob-sister, fact-short
article on the distressed so-called Reverend Knerr with another
article with the same "she said, he said" approach. Why doesn't
Johnson's news editor straighten this out? Why doesn't the news editor
demand some factual research on the truth or falsity of what people say?
Why doesn't his news editor remove the prejudicial slant and values from
his articles? Why hasn't the publisher noted these problems?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>We are now facing an election where candidates views, values,
and prejudices are at issue. And it's just not Bouma. There are some
real unanswered questions about McGraw's, Warner's, Young's and Goesling's
political beliefs and their groundings in extreme right-wing
positions.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>The media have failed to ask important questions and have
failed to provide vital information to the electorate. Until the local
media get beyond "he said, she said" journalism and start try to verify the
statements of those they quote, we will be left in the dark, not only with
important election related information, but on many other issues as
well.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV><FONT size=2>
<DIV><BR>Wayne A. Fox<BR>1009 Karen Lane<BR>PO Box 9421<BR>Moscow, ID
83843</DIV>
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<DIV><A href="mailto:waf@moscow.com">waf@moscow.com</A><BR>208
882-7975<BR></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=areaman@moscow.com href="mailto:areaman@moscow.com">Dan
Carscallen</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=vision2020@moscow.com
href="mailto:vision2020@moscow.com">Vision 2020</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, October 29, 2010 1:00
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Vision2020] Reward Fund
Regarding Bouma Postcard Hoax</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV>Wayne,</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV>Ms. Hermann didn't write that of her own volition, she was quoting Dani
Bright, a member of the college republicans. </DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV>Just didn't want you throwing Ms. Hermann under the bus for actually
writing a pretty good article.<BR><BR>DC</DIV>
<DIV><BR>On Oct 29, 2010, at 11:08, "Art Deco" <<A
href="mailto:deco@moscow.com">deco@moscow.com</A>> wrote:<BR><BR></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT size=3>Kayla Herrmann of the <EM>Argonaut</EM>
wrote:</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=3></FONT></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=3>"Whoever made these
postcards did so with malicious intent and that is pretty obvious, however I
do think it's cool that the community got together to help him
out."</FONT><BR></FONT></FONT></DIV><FONT size=2><FONT
color=#0000ff></FONT></FONT>
<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT color=#000000>This statement is
grossly inaccurate, and one suspects that Kayla Herrman would be
the kind of reporter the local print media would love to
hire:</FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
color=#000000></FONT></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
color=#000000>1. Since the sender is unknown, the intent
is unknown. It could of have been sent by the Bouma campaign or a
Bouma supporter. Given the money and sympathy raised by Bouma on the
mailings, a healthy dose of skepticism about who sent the mailings is
indicated. In fact, if the LCSD asked at the start of their
investigation "Who benefits?" they would not be wasting time interviewing
Saundra Lund and attempting to intimidate her for expressing her views in a
public forum. It appears that the LCSD is again floundering
around. Given the sheriff's religious and political perspectives, this
is hardly surprising.</FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
color=#000000></FONT></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
color=#000000>2. I do not think those would contributed to
the reward fund did it to help Bouma out. They believed at the time,
thanks in part to the kneejerk reaction of the local media, that the
postcard was a nasty political hoax. At best, we don't know if it was
a hoax or not. Smart money is on the side that it was a cleverly
crafted political ploy that has very successfully benefited Bouma.
</FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
color=#000000></FONT></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT color=#000000>Pursuing this
line, let us not forget that the postcard was an invitation to attend Freeze
Church. The language clearly indicated that the recipient targeted was
already assumed to be committed to vote for Bouma and McGraw. There
were political implications -- implications which those already committed to
vote for Bouma would presumably be in agreement with and supportive of
candidates that held such beliefs. </FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
color=#000000></FONT></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT color=#000000>The religious
driven beliefs expressed on the postcard were not only consistent but in
agreement with the beliefs of Freeze Church where Bouma attends and
occasionally preaches. In this regard, the religious
statements/imperatives on the postcard were accurate, not libelous, hence
not defamatory.</FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV><FONT size=2>
<DIV><BR>Wayne A. Fox<BR>1009 Karen Lane<BR>PO Box 9421<BR>Moscow, ID
83843</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2><A href="mailto:waf@moscow.com"><A
href="mailto:waf@moscow.com">waf@moscow.com</A></A><BR>208
882-7975<BR></FONT></DIV>
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color=#000000></FONT></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
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color=#000000></FONT></FONT></FONT> </DIV><FONT size=2><FONT
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style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=thansen@moscow.com href="mailto:thansen@moscow.com">Tom
Hansen</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=vision2020@moscow.com
href="mailto:vision2020@moscow.com">Moscow Vision 2020</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, October 29, 2010 10:08
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Vision2020] Reward Fund
Regarding Bouma Postcard Hoax</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>Courtesy of today's (October 29, 2010) UI
Argonaut.<BR><BR>---------------------------------------------------------<BR><BR>Reward
Fund Regarding Bouma Postcard Hoax<BR>Kayla Herrman, Argonaut<BR><BR>A
$3,000 reward has been promised by an Idaho non-profit cooperation
to<BR>anyone who is knowledgeable about the "Friends of Bouma" postcard
hoax<BR>that happened the weekend of Oct. 16.<BR><BR>Currently, the city,
county, and state are involved in investigations<BR>regarding the hoax,
which blatantly attacked several groups and targeted<BR>Latah County
Senate candidate Gresham Bouma.<BR><BR>The fund has been put together by
David Nelson, chair of the local<BR>Democratic Party, Walter Steed, chair
of the local Republican Party, and<BR>Tom Hansen, owner and manager of
Moscow Cares, a service entity that<BR>contributes to and funds charitable
causes.<BR><BR>A reward of $2,900 and $500 that is further promised has
been pledged to<BR>the Postcard Hoax Information Reward Fund, which
includes $1,000 from<BR>Gresham Bouma, and $1,000 from Moscow Cares,
Hansen said.<BR><BR>"The remaining contributions were from the
community. The largest<BR>contribution we received was $100, and
donations have ranged from $20 to<BR>$100," Hansen said.<BR><BR>"The main
purpose of the reward is to clean up the damage done to
the<BR>community. If it is ignored it could eventually grow like a
cancer," he<BR>said.<BR><BR>Dani Bright, a member of College Republicans,
said she was very upset<BR>about the postcard hoax.<BR><BR>"I just think
it is sad that people have to debase themselves to such a<BR>dirty level
of politics to throw an election like that. I feel horrible<BR>for
Bouma and hope that Election Day goes well for him and
everyone,"<BR>Bright said.<BR><BR>"Whoever made these postcards did so
with malicious intent and that is<BR>pretty obvious, however I do think
it's cool that the community got<BR>together to help him out."<BR><BR>If
no one has been arrested by Dec. 1 the funds will be returned to
the<BR>donors, however if the county sheriff has any suspects, the funds
will be<BR>put on hold for an additional 30 days, said
Hansen.<BR><BR>"It's not if they get caught, it is when they get
caught. I hope people<BR>in the future will learn to not participate
in such illegal activities,"<BR>Hansen
said.<BR><BR>---------------------------------------------------------<BR><BR>This
morning an additional $500 will be deposited into the Postcard
Hoax<BR>Information Reward Fund on behalf of Debi Robinson-Smith and
several other<BR>local citizens, bringing the fund to a total of
$3,900.<BR><BR>I have but one thing to add to this article, Moscow . .
.<BR><BR>"Be a Hero"<BR><A href="http://www.MoscowCares.com/Hero"><A
href="http://www.MoscowCares.com/Hero">http://www.MoscowCares.com/Hero</A></A><BR><BR>Seeya
round town, Moscow.<BR><BR>Tom Hansen<BR>Moscow, Idaho<BR><BR>"The
Pessimist complains about the wind, the Optimist expects it to
change<BR>and the Realist adjusts his sails."<BR><BR>-
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