[Durham INC] Letter re INC Marriage Resolution

[Reyn Bowman]

I wasn't at the meeting Dick but it is possible to tolerate dissent and
still identify it as hateful and bigoted.  Tom may also be aware that being
accepting is not just what some people think or feel in Durham it is an
almost temporal value that is predominant in Durham that it is one of the
traits not only shown in surveys to be held by the vast majority of
residents but one that draws people here.

On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 7:14 PM, Richard Ford <rbford at aim.com> 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 letter has been withdrawn and that the INC position will be accurately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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