Well, everybody? Is it that time again? Not two weeks have gone by since Scott and I "cleared the air" of *his* objections about Lindemann and argyria. I have since seen not just one, but now *two* cases of Scott's purposeful but "unintended" attacks on list participants leading to hurt feelings and defensive responses.
It is ironic as hell that I'm made to feel "sick and tired" of a list that is *supposed* to be about getting healthy. We all know that Scott is a *real* champion of colloidal silver and has a great deal to contribute. I for one want us to have the benefit of his considerable experience. But *THIS* is the kind of reaction that I *DO NOT WANT TO HAVE TO SEE ON THIS LIST!*... Tom Clayton, M.D., wrote: > My comments were meant to help. Since they provoked such an > intense reaction I will simply keep silent on these issues. The > only reason that I joined the list in the first place was to get > some information on colloidal silver. Tom is responding here to such remarks from Scott, as: "...did you not tell me that your area of specialization was radiology? But you feel free to prognosticate..." "My most sincere sympathy goes out to those so mentally conditioned as to give credence to this representation of the drug companies' party line, just because of two little letters (that mean absolutely nothing in terms of being wise in matters of health) that follow a man's name." "...you condemn this little girl to a lifetime with a serious illness, simply because you don't know what you are talking about." These remarks are rude and argumentative no matter *what* the forum. And they sound especially so here, in the totally written medium of e-mail. They are "fightin' words." In the meantime, Scott tries to justify and excuse his ill-mannered behavior with remarks like: "No offense Tom, but this stuff really gets me going." The problem is, whether Scott intends it or not, he offends everybody that he attempts to "correct" with his crude attacks, and everybody who has to read them. And there *is* no excuse or justification for such attacks at all. Once again, Scott has to realize that his (wholly *justified*, IMHO) *prejudice* against the mainstream medical profession threatens to express itself as *bigotry* and get in the way of everything he or any of us on this list want to accomplish. And, worst of all, his intolerance acts to *STIFLE* and *SUPPRESS* the free exchange of ideas we have come here for and drive away new seekers who witness everybody being forced to run the gauntlet of Scott's criticism and "correction." It is apparent to me that Scott is eager to work and sacrifice for the cause of colloidal silver and other "alternative" treatments. His efforts must frequently attain the heroic. The dedication and fervor come through clearly, unmistakeably: > This is all I have to offer tonight, it is late and I am tired. > Suffice it to say, there IS HOPE FOR DIABETES! This child does not > have to be condemned to a life on damaging insulin and a sentence > of NO HOPE FOR HER RECOVERY!!!!! The tragedy is that the information he has to share with us, from the likes of Hulda Clark and Dr. DeLynn Hansen in this case, is *valuable* and *challenging* and, if delivered WITHOUT THE HOSTILE PERSONAL ATTACKS, would do all the good he could hope for. The Silver List is the only one of several mailing lists I am on that I allow to come in to my main mail folder. So I see every post when it comes in and usually read them all. As such, I have a sense of closeness to all of you who contribute. But I have personally taken all the steps I am willing to at this time to deal with Scott's behavior. I am now ready to either filter the silver-list to the background and stop participating unless I have a specific need for information, or to unsubscribe and abandon it entirely. The list owner has donated time and money to give us a forum in which to share our knowledge of colloidal silver free from attack by our enemies. It pains me to impose on him with any demand. But I will wait to see what corrective action is taken, if any, and then make my decision. In the meantime, I will *NOT* respond on-list and clutter it up any more. (I can hear the sighs of relief for *that* already!) Finally, if I am out of line, I am willing to be corrected. But I am not satisfied with the way the list is going, and I cannot stand to witness the *corruption* of a valuable resource. If that is to continue, it will do so without me. Mike [Mike Devour, Citizen, Patriot, Libertarian] [[email protected] ] [Speaking only for himself... ]
