I would have to disagree. I have yet to see a political post that
was strictly informational and documentable that compared without
bias, each candidates stand on TM and its survivors. (The issue of
abortion is not going to heal my spinal cord!)
The only political posts I want to see here are ones regarding health
based legislation which will directly help TM survivors that I can
then encourage my Congressmen, Senators and president to support!
Mindy the Artist
On Oct 24, 2008, at 12:16 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I would agree that it is not of benefit for those looking for
advice, support, etc. from fellow TM'ers to hear one-sided
advertisements or promotional materials from supporters of
political candidates.
However, keep in mind that it is of benefit to be informed of such
a candidate who, although "physically fit" himself (as stated today
by Frank) is, from my understanding, a documented pro-abortionist
whose position reveals a lack of sympathy for the "weak" in which
category we with TM could be placed. In fact, this may not turn
out to be only a lack of sympathy by rather a pro-active stance
which could and most likely would lead to an attitude which
considers the elderly or sickly a detriment to the economy or
society in general.
Therefore, the very nature of this "list" should call for warnings,
or at least information, about certain ones seeking office who will
have an influence on our well-being as pertaining to TM.
Again, though, I agree we should not have to listen to (read) other
general political opinions, warnings, etc, when our main attention
should be on TM and closely related topics.
Gary in Michigan
----- Original Message -----
From: kevin weilacher
To: Lawrence King ; [email protected]
Cc: Lawrence King
Sent: Friday, October 24, 2008 11:26 AM
Subject: Re: [TMIC] Guidelines
How eloquently put.. I totally agree...this IS NOT the proper
forum for political views.
From: Lawrence King <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [email protected]
Cc: Lawrence King <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, October 24, 2008 11:16:02 AM
Subject: Re: [TMIC] Guidelines
The guidelines need to include "political messages" We are one
group united by our common factor TM. but when a member spouts
political rhetoric we are divided into the right and the left.
There are tons of groups devoted to this type of political banter
but only one for TM sufferers! I happen to be very politically
active (even volunteering for my party) but I respect the rights of
my fellow TM family members to have their Own Opinion politically,
I respect that they were not born yesterday, have a lifetime of
experiences shaping their views and have a sovereign right to their
opinions! keep politics out of this one please!
Mindy the Artist
On Oct 24, 2008, at 8:51 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Just a reminder of the TMIC Guidelines on the TMIC site at http://
www.myelitis.org/tmic/#guidelines:
Please keep messages plain text. Do not post personal information
that you don't want the world knowing. The message archive is
searchable by anyone with Internet access. Please do not use
excessive quoting when replying to a message. Please do not use
graphics in messages. Please do not forward or post long jokes or
fictional stories. Please do not forward virus warning unless you
have verified it to be true and not a hoax. Check these sites:
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including overtime, into a common pool, dividing it equally
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3. All top management will now be referred to as "the
government." We will not participate in this "pool ing"
experience because the law doesn't apply to us.
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