[Durham INC] Letter re INC Marriage Resolution

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Could someone please re-post Tom's letter for those of us who can't find  
it?
 
eeeeeBill Anderson



In a message dated 9/11/2011 9:23:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
mbrooks at nc.rr.com writes:

I was  touched by Tom's letter, and glad that he added more information 
to the  basic resolution expressing INC's position. It doesn't seem to 
have been  the cause of any divisive polemic at all, at least before now.

Limiting  the civil rights of any segment of our society, whether or not 
one agrees  with the beliefs of that segment, is never justified, or 
explained by  anything except ignorance.That was true 10 years ago, and 
will be tomorrow  when the Legislature meets.

Mike Brooks

On 9/11/2011 7:14 PM,  Richard Ford wrote:
>
> Tom,
>
> I believe you need to  either not send the letter you posted or 
> immediately disavow it as  representing the position of INC.
>
> INC adopted a resolution to  oppose the amendment emphasizing positive 
> values. We did not attack  anyone, compare the amendment to any 
> historical events nor issue a  call to deal with any issues beyond the 
> proposed  amendment.
>
> It appears the letter reflects your personal views,  mirroring much of 
> what you said at the meeting where the resolution  was adopted.  It 
> does not reflect the adopted views of  INC.
>
> Beyond the material differences between your letter and  the 
> resolution, I am alarmed that a community organization such as  INC 
> would appear to characterize views held by many of our neighbors,  
> friends and their organizations as hateful and bigoted.  You may  be 
> intolerant of dissent on this issue, but INC can hardly afford to  be.
>
> We adopted a resolution, which can be sent to our  legislators and 
> otherwise publicized.  Your letter appears to  represent your opinions 
> and INC should not be yoked to  it.
>
> I told my Board what was adopted.  I hope to be able  to tell them that 
> your letter has been withdrawn and that the INC  position will be 
> accurately represented.
>
> Also I need  to tell them that a protocol has been put in place to 
> prevent any  similar misrepresentation in the future.
>
> Personally I am  really upset to see such a divisive polemic on a day 
> when all  Americans are reliving the effects of intolerance and hatred 
> from ten  years ago.
>
> Best
>
>  Dick
>
>
>
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