Subject:      Re: Quit picking on Fishman
From:         David Mayo <mayo@lightlink.com>
Date:         1996/05/13
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On Mon, 13 May 1996 06:57:51
GMT, tomklem@netcom.com (Tom Klemesrud)
wrote:

>David Mayo (mayo@lightlink.com) wrote:
>
>: On Wed, 08 May 96 16:37:06 -0700, tom.klemesrud@support.com wrote:
>
>: - -- (cut marks for "inaccuracies" and some people's double-standards)
>: >
>: >Steve is kind of like a hero.  Cut him some slack.
>: >                                           
>: >                                                Tom Klemesrud SP5
>: >                                        
>
>: Sure, I just did, "in like kind" (where have I heard that before?).
>
>: David Mayo
>: (ars-Kickin' Kiwi in "slacK = OFF" mode)
>
>David, I haven't been following everything, but if Steve is picking on 
>you, he should stop.  You have never been accused of being a double 
>dealer, untruthful person, like the guy I refer to as the Phatard--that
I 
>believe you knew personally.  I think that's why you left--you could
take 
>the lack of ethics, right?  If that's the case, Steve, David needs slack
to.
>
>						Tom Klemesrud SP5
>						KoX
Tom,

Thank you and I know you meant the above kindly but ...

Yes, Steve was picking on me and accusing me of dishonesty (and my wife)
but I am complaining about the inaccuracy of his statements and an
apparent double-standard.

I don't want to be "cut slack" for any reason, *especially* because of
which side I am on (was on or will be on).  I want my position to stand,
fall or be modified on its merits.

I don't believe in "cutting slack" for myself and often not for others;
it is not part of my religious beliefs; it is not part of my religion. 
(Stated because my religious beliefs have been made an issue in this
n.g.,
twice now, by one Christian, Steve Whitlach.  I protest that while his
other actions of exposing undesirable conduct by Scientology(tm) I like
and respect.)

I defend Steve Fishman's right to criticize and to express his opinions
and any factual information that he may have --but I do insist on his
being accurate-- especially when making heavy accusations.  I expect the
same of me or anyone else, giving or receiving and again, *especially*
regardless of which side is involved.  My position on this point may be
right or it may be wrong.  It is an opinion and as such is just another
of
my religious beliefs, expressed here so you know where I am coming from.

Speaking of "sides".  I am not here to destroy Scientology(tm).  I do
hope to expose or help to expose *conduct* of theirs (or anyone else's,
including my own, if any) that I believe infringes on the rights,
freedoms
and well being of others.  This course of action may result in the
nullification of Scientology(tm), if so, so be it.  As far as I am
concerned the target is the inappropriate conduct, regardless of which
side it is on.   Just trying to clarify my targets.

I would like to see a new civilization come about.

Rev. David Mayo
"Cutting slack could lead to slack cutting."


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