In a message dated 10/25/2001 9:23:16 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
> Roger, > While this is a good thing to keep in mind, it still shouldn't discourage us > from refuting false claims. > > For instance, this morning I got a note from Lois Collins, who thanked me > for my "kind words." (She wrote more than one positive article on CS for the > Deseret News.) As someone who has published in lots of places, I can tell > you how much it means to get even one letter of support from a reader, > ESPECIALLY when there are so many unaware folks out there. > > I've also had people pop up out of the woodwork telling me how my words > changed their lives. So the bottom line is, you NEVER KNOW when what you say > will make a difference. > > The trick is to refute and educate and challenge WITHOUT INVESTMENT as to > the outcome. If I'm emotionally invested, I become subject to burnout, > because I'm not getting back what I anticipate I should be receiving. But if > I simply do my job and then detach myself from the outcome, I can reap > rewards later. > > I have an idea, which I shall suggest to the website committee, of having > PRE-WRITTEN rebuttal letters dealing with argyria, etc., so that when people > see misinformation, they can simply go to the website, download the letters, > and print them out. > > Regards, > Nina > Nina: I think to are absolutely correct in your approach. I simply wanted to add my view of reality so those who are motivated to write know what they're up against. Hey, did Don Quijote' ever give up? Did his "impossible" quest help him grow spiritually? Isn't that what's it's all about anyway? [In deference to Mike D. ALL spiritual rebuttals, or supporting statements should be directed to me personally. OK Mike?] Roger
