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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;font-weight:
bold'>Mikal,<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;font-weight:
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;font-weight:
bold'>I know you’re angry and hurt, and I can certainly understand why.
Please don’t think you do not have a home within the PAA. I did not know
that Tomi and Bob were going to be at the meeting. I saw them downstairs in the
coffee shop when Ron and I went down to get a sandwich. I have nothing against
Tomi and Bob, just as I have nothing against you and Sherry. I know you have “skin
in the game” as I think Sherry said last night. I know you both have/had
loved ones in the military. I don’t pretend to know how worried you are
about your son or how angry you must be that he is in the military and in harm’s
way on a daily basis. I can’t possibly know because I am not in your
situation. <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;font-weight:
bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;font-weight:
bold'>I’m sorry if you felt you were somehow set up last night. That was
not anybody’s intention at all, I assure you. I and a whole host of
others are very supportive of MFSO and the work they/you do. I know you’re
upset that MFSO was excluded from Y’all-stock. In the grand scheme of
things, Mikal, it’s just not that big a deal. Let it go. At the meeting
last night, because of all the anger, hurt feelings, contentiousness, we collectively
decided that PAA should not have a table and Bill should not speak at Y’all-stock
on behalf of PAA. If anyone goes it will be on their own. We make our decisions
within PAA based upon a consensus model. We did not feel we had consensus among
the group to go forward and have a table, sponsor the event and have Bill speak
as a representative of PAA. I suppose I cannot speak on behalf of all members
of the PAA but it is my feeling that our members stand in solidarity with MFSO
and other anti war groups. I am anti war and pro peace. I suppose one can be
pro peace and still not be anti war in the case of our country being attacked
and defending itself and feeling the need to “go to war” to protect
its citizenry. I suppose that is the rationale for being pro peace and pro war
only if it’s absolutely necessary. It’s a conundrum, really. <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;font-weight:
bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;font-weight:
bold'>I don’t want you or Sherry to feel unwelcome within the PAA. I don’t
want anyone to feel unwelcome within the PAA unless they are raving right wing
lunatics. People are going to disagree, Mikal. That’s a fact of life. We
are not always going to agree on everything. I know you feel that you and
Sherry were railroaded by John Basel and Bob Messer, and that’s your
right to feel that way. I don’t know <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Basel</st1:place></st1:City> and I know very little about Messer,
but I feel from talking with and listening to Bob that his intentions are good.
He just has a different view of how we on the “left” should
approach those people of a different mindset. I’m not agreeing or
disagreeing with his views. I’m merely stating what I surmised from the
conversations within the group last night.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;font-weight:
bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;font-weight:
bold'>I really wish you and Sherry had decided to stay at the meeting last
night. I know you felt attacked, and you were angry and that’s why you
extricated yourself from the situation. I’m fine with that. People can
only handle so much, and then they have to do what feels right for them. I don’t
judge anybody on that. I’m just sorry y’all felt the need to leave.
The tension was high within the group last night. We were all uncomfortable,
but that’s a part of life, too. All the shit going on in the world today
SHOULD make normal, sane people uncomfortable and angry as hell.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;font-weight:
bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;font-weight:
bold'>The bottom line is this: please try and be open minded and at least
listen to what people of differing views have to say. You don’t have to
agree with them at all, but please try to listen and not feel attacked or
betrayed by anyone. Bill and I and everybody else at PAA want you to come back
to our group and to feel comfortable within it. No one is judging you or Sherry
for how you feel or how you reacted last night. On the contrary, we all felt
badly that you both were angry and hurt and were sorry you felt the need to go
away. We don’t want that, but we do want healthy debate and we do want
differences aired out in a forum where people feel loved and comfortable.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;font-weight:
bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;font-weight:
bold'>None of us is perfect, Mikal. I sure as hell don’t claim to be and
this little group that I have come to know and love knows I am a piece of work.
They love me and accept me for who I am with all my strengths and weaknesses,
and for that I am truly thankful. The people within the PAA have come to be like
my family, and I cherish my relationships with all of them.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;font-weight:
bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;font-weight:
bold'>Please take a deep breath and rethink things. Come back to the group.
Call me at 713-460-0676 if you want to talk. I will listen to whatever you have
to say without judgment.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;font-weight:
bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;font-weight:
bold'>Know that we care and are concerned for you and your son. Also know that
you are welcome within our group.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;font-weight:
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:black;font-weight:
bold'>Kris<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> Miklhut@aol.com
[mailto:Miklhut@aol.com] <br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Friday, September 15, 2006
7:15 AM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> discuss@paa-tx.org;
sglover001@houston.rr.com; paa@crosierbiomed.com<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Re: [PAA-Discuss] PAA
Meeting & Ya'll Stock</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color="#a4a400" face=Duality><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Duality;color:#A4A400'>There is not a
single one of you in the group that doesn't know that what John Basel and Bob
Messer did to Military Families Speak Out was wrong. Yet we were expected
to sit there for exactly how long and listen to this guy rationalize WHY it was
okay? Angry? Furious. Disappointed? Yes. Sad? Yes.
Mostly, I am just tired of the lies. For six years, I have just heard one
lie after another, and I am not going to listen to anymore lies, quietly
shutting up, and taking my medicine like a "good lil girl". I
am just too damn old to keep on being a "good lil girl".<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color="#a4a400" face=Duality><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Duality;color:#A4A400'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color="#a4a400" face=Duality><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Duality;color:#A4A400'>John Basel not only
excluded Military Families Speak Out, he lied about why, and he lied repeatedly
in his emails about conversations he had with me, and Sherry. Then he
sends in his guns to try to smooth things over, and make everyone okay with it.
Well, I am NOT okay with it. Not now, not ever. It is
discrimination, pure and simple. Bob Messer is no different, he did not
come to the PAA meeting to make things right. He came to make you all
agree with him, so this function could proceed and be a success.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color="#a4a400" face=Duality><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Duality;color:#A4A400'>You want unity, fine
that's what the Republicans have, unity. They walk in lockstep and
arrange events to suit their agendas, while calling it whatever they
choose, like a "Peace Event" that cannot tolerate anti-war groups.
If you think for one moment that this event wasn't arranged at this church for
the absolute purpose of excluding anyone that might ruffle the feathers of
Republicans or mess up their PR you are naive. I can hear them now,
"how can we exclude these groups that might be contentious or that might
ask the wrong questions or say something to upset someone? Oh, I know
let's have it at my church. I can take the heat. I'll keep away
anyone that might be viewed in a less than 'positive' light."
Since when is ending the war negative? <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Duality;color:#A4A400'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color="#a4a400" face=Duality><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Duality;color:#A4A400'>I hope their
"movie" turns out well. And these phony people get the credit
they seek. I wonder just how much money is at stake. I'm
betting if you dig deep enough it's there. Afterwards they can all
sit around patting each other on the back about what a success they were. "You
are doin a heck uv a job, Brownie."<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Duality;color:#A4A400'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color="#a4a400" face=Duality><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Duality;color:#A4A400'>It's funny no one
wants the military or their families unless their sons or daughters are all
dressed up in their dress uniforms, waving flags, and clicking their heels, or
if they are hurrahing war and swearing to protect Americans with their lives.
Once their legs are blown off, or their minds are ruined no one wants to see
them. If they come home in coffins no one wants to see them. If
they are against the war, no one wants to see them or their families. I
guess since it's a volunteer army now, we all asked for it! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color="#a4a400" face=Duality><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Duality;color:#A4A400'>Now for the
convenience of a few sellouts and some Republicans, Military Families
Speak Out has to be portrayed as some radical group. Fine if that is
radical. I am good with it.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color="#a4a400" face=Duality><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Duality;color:#A4A400'>I am new to your
group, and thought I had found a home with people that speak truth.
Perhaps I just do not fit in. I do not cut deals when I know a wrong has been
done to a sister or brother. Ever.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Lucida Calligraphy" PTSIZE=14 FAMILY=SCRIPT><span style='font-size:13.5pt;
font-family:"Lucida Calligraphy";color:#9B9B00'>Mikal</span></font><font
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color=black face=Duality PTSIZE=12><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
Duality;color:black;font-style:italic'>Nearly all men can stand adversity, but
if you want to test a man's character, give him power.<br>
-- Abraham Lincoln</span></font></i><font size=4 color="#a4a400" face=Duality><span
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font-family:Duality;color:#0000A0'> Due to Presidential Executive Orders the
National Security Agency (NSA) may have read this mail without probable cause,
warrant, or notice. Under Executive Orders the NSA may do this without any
judicial or legislative review or oversight. You have neither recourse nor
protection save to call for the impeachment of the current President of these <st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">United States of America</st1:place></st1:country-region>.<br>
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