[ga-abuse] RE: : [ADMIN] Suspension of William Walsh for Personal Attack, Insult and Slander.
Dear
Bruce, Actually,
you don’t need my pre-approval as your committee has been charged with making
necessary decisions to ensure list decorum. I will, however, offer a personal (non-Chair) opinion… I am
of the belief that elected officials bear the burden of a different standard
when it comes to being recipients of personal attacks, insult and slander than
do others. Complaints directed at
those in office can fall into the category of “fighting words” which, while
offensive, are normally not considered to be “actionable”. I am personally not insulted, nor do I
feel slandered, nor do I believe myself to be the subject of a personal attack
by William Walsh – he simply doesn’t approve of my/our management style. Eventually I am sure he will argue for
my/our ouster. This much can be
expected. Even so, I think we all
have a right to criticize our elected officials, and that such criticism should
not warrant the loss of one’s freedom of speech. Obviously, I cannot speak for Patrick who may well have an
opposing view on this issue.
Nevertheless, I will support the list monitor team’s decision (even
though I personally do not agree with your collective assessment on this
occasion). Perhaps Harald can
advise regarding the process of notifying Elisabeth… -----Original
Message----- Danny:
How is this:...? I thought I would get your pre-approval..:)
Since its about You & P C..:)
Who has the password to Elisabeth? /Bruce The List
Monitor Committee has found reasonable proof that William Walsh
http://www.dnso.org/clubpublic/ga-roots/Arc00/msg00052.html /Bruce-LM
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