[statecom-discuss] major criticisms of the State Party's decision-making process

[Merelice]

For the record:

Mike,
Like Eli, I do not plan to read your letter. If that seems unkind, let
me state that my many many efforts in the past to respectfully and
fully respond to you both on and off list have been completely
ignored.

Bottom line, Mike, the reason people don't agree with you is, um,
that they don't agree with you -- not that they have not heard you and
tried to address your concerns. Even the new people on this list --
some of whom you have already driven off the list -- can't avoid being
aware. We know you still have concerns, and committees have gone to
votes as a result. That, too, is a legitimate part of the consensus
process and should be respected.

At this point, your continued accusations make me feel you are
engaging in character assassinations. If they continue, you and others
will succeed in destroying the party, not saving it.

Merelice
Co-chair

On 5/18/08, Mike Heichman <mikeheichman at verizon.net> wrote:
> May 18, 2008
>
>  Dear Members of the State Committee:
>
>  I acknowledge that there are some "older" members of our State Committee
>  who would prefer not to discuss controversial issues, most specifically
>  issues around our party's handling of the presidential campaign. I also
>  believe that are some new members of State Committee who don't have a
>  deep understanding of what's going on. Despite this, I have decided to
>  share my thoughts once again. I ask you to read this long letter and
>  invite you to respond, either to me or to the entire list.
>
>  I am very concerned with the direction that our state party has been
>  moving, especially since the annual convention that took place in late
>  August 2007. ....etc.