Posted by Ellen on July 31, 2001 at 07:13:40:
In Reply to: Dear 'Faith Friend' posted by Elaine on July 30, 2001 at 23:43:47:
: Don't know who you are so I can't email you. I took out your post & hope you will understand. Though I know how you feel, please understand we're not all playing by the same ground rules. Anonymous posts are not helpful at this juncture; no more than phony 'lurker' posts. Don't worry .... it'll be alright, girl/guy.
: The Doctor is smashed & open for business, TGAT Lainey has her lie detector thang totally rigged against you, & Lady Ann has taken to wearing black leather & stiletto heels.
: Does it get any cooler? Oh yeah! Dutchie's offering free beer & Huggy's thinking ...
: {Please feel free to email us.}
: Elaine
Dear Elaine,
Thank you so much for your above action. I read that "message" several hours ago and have spent most of the night wondering how to respond.
"FRIEND"
ENOUGH ENOUGH ENOUGH
Please understand that there are many of us who are struggling through this mess. I refuse to take sides on this. How could I pick a side to take? Rich and Elaine vs. Marcia? All three have only been wonderful and gracious to me.
I had hoped that this was all starting to quiet down. The entire subject should have been discussed privately between the parties involved directly. I see no constructive reason for all of us to have been involved. I understand that there are "friends" on each side that are extremely angry. Please for the benefit of all of us, correspond with whomever privately. Many things that have been said have been hateful and hurtful. Expecially from the people who want to defend their "side".
By including all of us in this further "chat" is destructive. I have no idea how this will all end. It is not up to us - it is up to the 3 involved. Please, please do not stir up the pot again. Also, I do believe that if your feelings run as strongly as your message indicated, you should have enough courage to sign your name. What, you want to stir the pot and run? With all due respect, most of us don't have a clue as to what has gone on in the past. Most of us want to keep it that way. We cannot resolve this problem. If it is to be resolved, it has to be done by the people involved.
Thank you,
I feel better, I think
ELLEN